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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,991 cc

LB54 XUJMOT history

LB54 XUJ is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 19 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Jan 2022 and it has passed 14 of 27 MOT tests, with 172,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jan 2022
Mileage
172,548 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2021
MOT tests
27
14 passed · 13 failed
Per year
9,530 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 XUJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB54 XUJ was last recorded at 172,548 miles on 9 Dec 2021, 5,075 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,473 miles · 5 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
5,075 miles
Average per year
9,530 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 172,548 miles
  • 2020 – 161,581 miles
  • 2019 – 152,615 miles
  • 2018 – 144,300 miles
  • 2016 – 131,533 miles
  • 2015 – 117,196 miles
  • 2013 – 94,835 miles
  • 2012 – 78,446 miles
  • 2011 – 69,817 miles
  • 2010 – 62,290 miles
  • 2009 – 52,492 miles
  • 2008 – 40,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail172,548 miles
  • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
  • MajorEmissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear join excessively corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Faded (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Faded (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner CV gaiter leaking grease
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPossible injector leak?
  • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail172,548 miles (+5,075)12 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,548 miles
    Test number
    752162108468
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear join excessively corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Faded (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Faded (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner CV gaiter leaking grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPossible injector leak?
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  2. Pass167,473 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    167,473 miles
    Test number
    602198653246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail167,473 miles (+5,892)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,473 miles
    Test number
    371659643932
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass161,581 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    161,581 miles
    Test number
    799521701221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail161,581 miles (+8,966)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,581 miles
    Test number
    983087329357
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass152,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    152,615 miles
    Test number
    904499492183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail152,615 miles (+8,315)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,615 miles
    Test number
    868506348451
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

  8. Pass144,300 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    144,300 miles
    Test number
    635643710847
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Fail144,300 miles (+12,767)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,300 miles
    Test number
    622771823220
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass131,533 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    131,533 miles
    Test number
    730738036029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Fail131,533 miles (+14,337)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,533 miles
    Test number
    770429855155
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass117,196 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    117,196 miles
    Test number
    443259553215
    • AdvisoryN/s front fog light not working

  13. Fail117,196 miles (+12,198)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,196 miles
    Test number
    778807421796
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryN/s front fog light not working

  14. Pass104,998 miles (+10,163)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    104,998 miles
    Test number
    208152015075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    94,835 miles
    Test number
    498424753493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail94,835 miles (+7,287)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,835 miles
    Test number
    409014953348
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass87,548 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    87,548 miles
    Test number
    119875413034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail87,544 miles (+9,098)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,544 miles
    Test number
    168325413423
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass78,446 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    78,446 miles
    Test number
    768866312056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  20. Fail78,445 miles (+8,628)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,445 miles
    Test number
    776596112022
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  21. Pass69,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    69,817 miles
    Test number
    166511211493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail69,817 miles (+7,527)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,817 miles
    Test number
    496200411049
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

  23. Pass62,290 miles (+9,798)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    62,290 miles
    Test number
    161786910027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    52,492 miles
    Test number
    371247319054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail52,492 miles (+12,408)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,492 miles
    Test number
    680766919004
    • FailureFront Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass40,084 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    40,084 miles
    Test number
    710675318060
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Fail40,084 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,084 miles
    Test number
    651805118052
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LB54 XUJ

Does LB54 XUJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 XUJ expired on 19 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 XUJ?
The MOT on LB54 XUJ expired on 19 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 XUJ done?
LB54 XUJ was recorded at 172,548 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2021, an average of 9,530 miles a year.
Has LB54 XUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 XUJ has failed 13 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LB54 XUJ 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 XUJ find?
LB54 XUJ failed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2021 with 12 major defects and 9 advisories: brake fluid contaminated; emissions not tested due to exhaust leak; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction, and 18 more.

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