Kia Sportage
Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,685 cc
K55 KOUMOT history
K55 KOU is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 1 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 96,810 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 96,810 mi
- At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,961 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K55 KOU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Sportage
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,685 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 1 Mar 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
K55 KOU was last recorded at 96,810 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 4,897 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 91,913 miles · 13 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,897 miles
- Average per year
- 5,961 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 96,810 miles
- 2024 – 91,913 miles
- 2023 – 87,769 miles
- 2022 – 83,931 miles
- 2021 – 80,856 miles
- 2020 – 77,664 miles
- 2019 – 71,849 miles
- 2018 – 62,337 miles
- 2017 – 53,015 miles
- 2016 – 46,377 miles
- 2015 – 37,467 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,810 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2020
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
14 tests since 7 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,810 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 96,810 miles
- Test number
- 192249449321
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail96,808 miles (+4,895)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,808 miles
- Test number
- 259215747112
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass91,913 miles (+4,144)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 91,913 miles
- Test number
- 978013926379
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass87,769 miles (+3,838)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 87,769 miles
- Test number
- 769773002940
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass83,931 miles (+3,075)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 83,931 miles
- Test number
- 104876846057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,856 miles (+3,192)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 80,856 miles
- Test number
- 256861803595
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,664 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 77,664 miles
- Test number
- 269084023578
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail77,664 miles (+5,815)1 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,664 miles
- Test number
- 499932989532
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass71,849 miles (+9,512)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 71,849 miles
- Test number
- 507631801733
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray present impeding inspection
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass62,337 miles (+9,322)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 62,337 miles
- Test number
- 841344145884
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Grease cover perishing. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray present impeding inspection.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass53,015 miles (+6,638)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 53,015 miles
- Test number
- 569868984711
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass46,377 miles (+8,910)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 46,377 miles
- Test number
- 354377010860
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,467 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 37,467 miles
- Test number
- 572722644706
- AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre
Fail37,467 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,467 miles
- Test number
- 151064328981
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre
Questions about K55 KOU
- Does K55 KOU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K55 KOU is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on K55 KOU?
- The MOT on K55 KOU is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K55 KOU done?
- K55 KOU was recorded at 96,810 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 5,961 miles a year.
- Has K55 KOU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K55 KOU has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on K55 KOU 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 K55 KOU find?
- K55 KOU passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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