Kia Sportage
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc
LB52 VPCMOT history
LB52 VPC is a silver petrol Kia Sportage first used on 24 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 82,976 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 82,976 mi
- At MOT on 17 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,851 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB52 VPC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Sportage
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 24 Oct 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Feb 2023 (Fail)
Mileage history
LB52 VPC was last recorded at 82,976 miles on 17 Feb 2023, 1,932 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 81,044 miles · 17 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1,932 miles
- Average per year
- 3,851 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 82,976 miles
- 2022 – 81,044 miles
- 2021 – 79,385 miles
- 2020 – 77,950 miles
- 2019 – 76,106 miles
- 2018 – 73,865 miles
- 2017 – 71,022 miles
- 2016 – 66,083 miles
- 2015 – 61,065 miles
- 2014 – 56,089 miles
- 2012 – 49,912 miles
- 2011 – 44,552 miles
- 2010 – 41,635 miles
- 2009 – 37,215 miles
- 2008 – 32,426 miles
- 2007 – 25,193 miles
- 2006 – 19,974 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail82,976 miles
- DangerousElectrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks engine compartment. (4.11 (c) (iii))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryCorrosion on rear suspension components.
- AdvisoryCorrosion underbody and on chassis.
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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Corrosion on towbar.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Corrosion rear offside and nearside body mounting points.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Corrosion rear suspension components and axle.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail82,976 miles (+1,932)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,976 miles
- Test number
- 757851188569
- DangerousElectrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks engine compartment. (4.11 (c) (iii))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on rear suspension components.
- AdvisoryCorrosion underbody and on chassis.
Pass81,044 miles (+4)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 81,044 miles
- Test number
- 435243316393
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on towbar.
- AdvisoryCorrosion rear offside and nearside body mounting points.
- AdvisoryCorrosion rear suspension components and axle.
- AdvisoryCovers not allowing full inspection of outer sills.
- AdvisorySlight corrosion offside inner sill.
- AdvisorySlight corrosion on chassis.
- AdvisorySlight play/wear nearside steering idler box.
Fail81,040 miles (+1,655)4 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,040 miles
- Test number
- 535814904647
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on towbar.
- AdvisoryCorrosion rear offside and nearside body mounting points.
- AdvisoryCorrosion rear suspension components and axle.
- AdvisoryCovers not allowing full inspection of outer sills.
- AdvisorySlight corrosion offside inner sill.
- AdvisorySlight corrosion on chassis.
- AdvisorySlight play/wear nearside steering idler box.
Pass79,385 miles (+1,435)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 79,385 miles
- Test number
- 996673223300
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass77,950 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 77,950 miles
- Test number
- 228414005455
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail77,939 miles (+1,833)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,939 miles
- Test number
- 950168083086
- DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass76,106 miles (+2,241)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 76,106 miles
- Test number
- 416850809230
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass73,865 miles (+2,843)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 73,865 miles
- Test number
- 235690525887
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass71,022 miles (+4,939)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 71,022 miles
- Test number
- 157415097537
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,083 miles (+5,018)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 66,083 miles
- Test number
- 828290513051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,065 miles (+4,976)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 61,065 miles
- Test number
- 978530825090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,089 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 56,089 miles
- Test number
- 276798844094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,085 miles (+6,173)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,085 miles
- Test number
- 118844544043
- FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- NoteRear silencer heat shield insecure
Pass49,912 miles (+5,360)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 49,912 miles
- Test number
- 465532392227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,552 miles (+2,917)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 44,552 miles
- Test number
- 878148291211
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteSlight play in nearside steering idler
Pass41,635 miles (+4,420)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 41,635 miles
- Test number
- 371688590478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,215 miles (+4,789)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 37,215 miles
- Test number
- 443730309357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,426 miles (+7,233)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 32,426 miles
- Test number
- 671376598206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,193 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 25,193 miles
- Test number
- 853255007319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,193 miles (+5,219)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,193 miles
- Test number
- 404284907318
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass19,974 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 19,974 miles
- Test number
- 462252586253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB52 VPC
- Does LB52 VPC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB52 VPC expired on 16 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB52 VPC?
- The MOT on LB52 VPC expired on 16 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB52 VPC done?
- LB52 VPC was recorded at 82,976 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2023, an average of 3,851 miles a year.
- Has LB52 VPC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB52 VPC has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB52 VPC 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 LB52 VPC find?
- LB52 VPC failed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects and 4 advisories: electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks engine compartment.; front brakes imbalanced across an axle; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn, and 9 more.
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