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Red · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

T88 LADMOT history

T88 LAD is a red diesel Kia Sportage first used on 1 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 76,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
76,987 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,849 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T88 LAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
1 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T88 LAD was last recorded at 76,987 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 4,717 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,270 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,717 miles
Average per year
5,849 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,987 miles
  • 2025 – 72,270 miles
  • 2024 – 66,198 miles
  • 2023 – 59,605 miles
  • 2022 – 51,994 miles
  • 2021 – 44,937 miles
  • 2020 – 39,774 miles
  • 2019 – 36,201 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail76,987 miles
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 15 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail76,987 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,987 miles
    Test number
    811199800906
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass76,996 miles (+4,726)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    76,996 miles
    Test number
    122842804148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,270 miles (+6,072)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    72,270 miles
    Test number
    144011252921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,198 miles (+6,593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    66,198 miles
    Test number
    482022265100
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass59,605 miles (+44)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    59,605 miles
    Test number
    554074966178
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail59,561 miles (+7,567)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,561 miles
    Test number
    175484509269
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass51,994 miles (+47)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    51,994 miles
    Test number
    269143544671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail51,947 miles (+7,010)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,947 miles
    Test number
    882134124980
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass44,937 miles (+5,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    44,937 miles
    Test number
    438875473702
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass39,774 miles (+3,573)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    39,774 miles
    Test number
    963633841250
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass36,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    36,201 miles
    Test number
    106754697467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail36,201 miles1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,201 miles
    Test number
    247604274125
    • MajorCentral Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about T88 LAD

Does T88 LAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T88 LAD is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T88 LAD?
The MOT on T88 LAD is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T88 LAD done?
T88 LAD was recorded at 76,987 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 5,849 miles a year.
Has T88 LAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T88 LAD has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T88 LAD 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 T88 LAD find?
T88 LAD failed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 1 major defect: parking brake efficiency below requirements.

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