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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

K55 MSEMOT history

K55 MSE is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 2 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 160,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

K55 MSE black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 May 2027
Mileage
160,073 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,960 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K55 MSE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
2 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K55 MSE was last recorded at 160,073 miles on 5 May 2026, 14,348 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,725 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
14,348 miles
Average per year
11,960 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,073 miles
  • 2025 – 145,725 miles
  • 2024 – 132,218 miles
  • 2023 – 125,207 miles
  • 2022 – 112,013 miles
  • 2021 – 107,887 miles
  • 2020 – 103,897 miles
  • 2019 – 95,012 miles
  • 2018 – 93,090 miles
  • 2017 – 71,279 miles
  • 2016 – 48,038 miles
  • 2015 – 26,639 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,073 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryVarious items corroded under vehicle

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.

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,073 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2027
    Odometer
    160,073 miles
    Test number
    968592132584
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryVarious items corroded under vehicle

  2. Fail160,073 miles (+14,348)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,073 miles
    Test number
    677416784228
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryVarious items corroded under vehicle

  3. Pass145,725 miles (+13,507)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    145,725 miles
    Test number
    957828512287
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass132,218 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    132,218 miles
    Test number
    190729757100
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail132,217 miles (+7,010)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,217 miles
    Test number
    293351410598
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass125,207 miles (+4,014)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    125,207 miles
    Test number
    659176408602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,193 miles (+9,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    121,193 miles
    Test number
    593370956500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass112,013 miles (+4,126)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    112,013 miles
    Test number
    876384237556
    • DangerousOffside front tyre on limit
    • AdvisoryFront brakes slightly imbalanced
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake pad worn thin and discs slightly corroded

  9. Pass107,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    107,887 miles
    Test number
    662200934844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail107,887 miles (+3,990)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,887 miles
    Test number
    854932294781
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass103,897 miles (+8,885)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    103,897 miles
    Test number
    388912124183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,012 miles (+1,922)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    95,012 miles
    Test number
    463127331790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,090 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    93,090 miles
    Test number
    717202036897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail93,082 miles (+21,803)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,082 miles
    Test number
    392694098510
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass71,279 miles (+23,241)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    71,279 miles
    Test number
    304388310242
    • AdvisoryADVISE CHANGING REAR TYRES
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass48,038 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,038 miles
    Test number
    366263302609
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail48,012 miles (+21,373)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,012 miles
    Test number
    344549519318
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass26,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    26,639 miles
    Test number
    747118465049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K55 MSE

Does K55 MSE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K55 MSE is valid until 23 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K55 MSE?
The MOT on K55 MSE is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K55 MSE done?
K55 MSE was recorded at 160,073 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 11,960 miles a year.
Has K55 MSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K55 MSE has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on K55 MSE 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 MSE find?
K55 MSE passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; various items corroded under vehicle.

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