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White · Diesel · 2015 · 1,685 cc

S18 LLJMOT history

S18 LLJ is a white diesel Kia Sportage first used on 30 Nov 2015. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 14 MOT tests, with 96,329 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

S18 LLJ white Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
96,329 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
8 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 LLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Nov 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 LLJ was last recorded at 96,329 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 6,511 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,818 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,511 miles
Average per year
9,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,329 miles
  • 2024 – 89,818 miles
  • 2023 – 82,291 miles
  • 2022 – 73,341 miles
  • 2021 – 56,221 miles
  • 2020 – 45,590 miles
  • 2019 – 36,604 miles
  • 2018 – 30,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,329 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 Nov 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,329 miles (+6,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    96,329 miles
    Test number
    256484124921
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass89,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    89,818 miles
    Test number
    508310199745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail89,818 miles (+7,527)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,818 miles
    Test number
    638219443510
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working headlamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass82,291 miles (+141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    82,291 miles
    Test number
    136053251156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail82,150 miles (+8,809)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,150 miles
    Test number
    877741693455
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass73,341 miles (+365)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    73,341 miles
    Test number
    446600443432
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail72,976 miles (+16,755)4 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,976 miles
    Test number
    631354762940
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass56,221 miles (+235)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    56,221 miles
    Test number
    341089895973
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail55,986 miles (+10,396)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,986 miles
    Test number
    125932259981
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass45,590 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    45,590 miles
    Test number
    443119501374
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail45,590 miles (+8,986)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,590 miles
    Test number
    165698227011
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass36,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    36,604 miles
    Test number
    478350178809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail36,604 miles (+6,480)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,604 miles
    Test number
    506739035417
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass30,124 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    30,124 miles
    Test number
    142309992337
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about S18 LLJ

Does S18 LLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 LLJ is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S18 LLJ?
The MOT on S18 LLJ is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 LLJ done?
S18 LLJ was recorded at 96,329 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 9,391 miles a year.
Has S18 LLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 LLJ has failed 6 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on S18 LLJ 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 S18 LLJ find?
S18 LLJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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