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Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,685 cc

LR08 HKRMOT history

LR08 HKR is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 2 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 125,828 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

LR08 HKR black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
125,828 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,384 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 HKR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
2 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 HKR was last recorded at 125,828 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 5,964 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,864 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,964 miles
Average per year
11,384 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,828 miles
  • 2025 – 119,864 miles
  • 2024 – 119,025 miles
  • 2023 – 99,370 miles
  • 2022 – 80,766 miles
  • 2021 – 50,553 miles
  • 2020 – 49,320 miles
  • 2019 – 44,664 miles
  • 2018 – 37,325 miles
  • 2017 – 29,991 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,828 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 14 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,828 miles (+5,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    125,828 miles
    Test number
    231926948297
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass119,864 miles (+839)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    119,864 miles
    Test number
    146174980163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass119,025 miles (+19,655)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    119,025 miles
    Test number
    895910885809
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass99,370 miles (+18,604)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2024
    Odometer
    99,370 miles
    Test number
    296251604722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    80,766 miles
    Test number
    291208461500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail80,766 miles (+5,981)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,766 miles
    Test number
    713475896413
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  7. Pass74,785 miles (+24,232)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    74,785 miles
    Test number
    395148046167
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass50,553 miles (+1,233)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    50,553 miles
    Test number
    514918268217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,320 miles (+62)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    49,320 miles
    Test number
    565398007953
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail49,258 miles (+4,594)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,258 miles
    Test number
    895402466156
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass44,664 miles (+7,339)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    44,664 miles
    Test number
    398310509642
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
  12. Pass37,325 miles (+7,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    37,325 miles
    Test number
    216342703567
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  13. Pass29,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    29,991 miles
    Test number
    449169015665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 HKR

Does LR08 HKR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 HKR is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 HKR?
The MOT on LR08 HKR is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 HKR done?
LR08 HKR was recorded at 125,828 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 11,384 miles a year.
Has LR08 HKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 HKR has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LR08 HKR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 HKR find?
LR08 HKR passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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