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Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,991 cc

LB54 DBZMOT history

LB54 DBZ is a blue diesel Kia Sportage first used on 19 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 130,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2023
Mileage
130,445 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,719 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 DBZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 DBZ was last recorded at 130,445 miles on 17 Nov 2022, 24,550 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,895 miles · 15 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
24,550 miles
Average per year
7,719 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 130,445 miles
  • 2021 – 105,895 miles
  • 2020 – 96,195 miles
  • 2019 – 84,876 miles
  • 2018 – 76,162 miles
  • 2017 – 70,311 miles
  • 2016 – 67,632 miles
  • 2014 – 59,670 miles
  • 2013 – 49,144 miles
  • 2012 – 47,619 miles
  • 2011 – 38,628 miles
  • 2010 – 29,697 miles
  • 2009 – 24,410 miles
  • 2008 – 19,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,445 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside and offside front (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    130,445 miles
    Test number
    384111331474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail130,443 miles (+24,548)3 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,443 miles
    Test number
    471522016187
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorObligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  3. Pass105,895 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    105,895 miles
    Test number
    791590923500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail105,890 miles (+9,695)2 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,890 miles
    Test number
    687094453729
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass96,195 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,195 miles
    Test number
    655628052672
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle slightly leaking

  6. Fail96,190 miles (+11,314)2 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,190 miles
    Test number
    151177951771
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle slightly leaking

  7. Pass84,876 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,876 miles
    Test number
    741818875115
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail84,876 miles (+8,714)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,876 miles
    Test number
    839983646095
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass76,162 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    76,162 miles
    Test number
    121153914757
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside and offside front (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement most front (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail76,161 miles (+5,850)2 dangerous1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,161 miles
    Test number
    137579567099
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside and offside front (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement most front (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass70,311 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    70,311 miles
    Test number
    647484437034
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail70,311 miles (+2,679)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,311 miles
    Test number
    400050769650
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass67,632 miles (+7,962)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    67,632 miles
    Test number
    741377405707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    59,670 miles
    Test number
    266324974298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail59,670 miles (+9,212)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,670 miles
    Test number
    625893274260
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass50,458 miles (+1,314)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    50,458 miles
    Test number
    117665064415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,144 miles (+1,525)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    49,144 miles
    Test number
    109080703264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,619 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    47,619 miles
    Test number
    346524512237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail47,619 miles (+8,991)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,619 miles
    Test number
    205773412270
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail38,628 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,628 miles
    Test number
    269076861456
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass38,628 miles (+8,931)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    38,628 miles
    Test number
    468316461108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    29,697 miles
    Test number
    641476190169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail29,697 miles (+5,287)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,697 miles
    Test number
    311079370162
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS EXCESSIVELY WORN/REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

  24. Pass24,410 miles (+4,835)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    24,410 miles
    Test number
    834280589173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,575 miles (+2,180)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    19,575 miles
    Test number
    561226378165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,395 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    17,395 miles
    Test number
    144326488462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB54 DBZ

Does LB54 DBZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 DBZ expired on 16 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 DBZ?
The MOT on LB54 DBZ expired on 16 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 DBZ done?
LB54 DBZ was recorded at 130,445 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2022, an average of 7,719 miles a year.
Has LB54 DBZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 DBZ has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LB54 DBZ 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 LB54 DBZ find?
LB54 DBZ passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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