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Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,975 cc

LB55 LUEMOT history

LB55 LUE is a silver petrol Kia Sportage first used on 6 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 135,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
135,061 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 LUE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,975 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
6 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 LUE was last recorded at 135,061 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 6,995 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jan 2022: 107,800 miles, lower than 107,973 miles on 29 Dec 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
128,066 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,995 miles
Average per year
6,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,061 miles
  • 2025 – 128,066 miles
  • 2024 – 121,192 miles
  • 2023 – 114,770 miles
  • 2022 – 108,033 miles
  • 2020 – 107,973 miles
  • 2019 – 107,389 miles
  • 2018 – 103,894 miles
  • 2017 – 97,626 miles
  • 2016 – 91,253 miles
  • 2015 – 84,728 miles
  • 2014 – 77,833 miles
  • 2013 – 68,728 miles
  • 2012 – 60,503 miles
  • 2011 – 52,696 miles
  • 2010 – 40,952 miles
  • 2009 – 31,688 miles
  • 2008 – 31,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,061 miles
  • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides F (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Center exhaust has a minor leak of gasses

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both front bottom ball joint dust covers perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Complete exhaust is corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass135,061 miles (+6,995)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    135,061 miles
    Test number
    427156505090
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides F (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass128,066 miles (+6,874)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    128,066 miles
    Test number
    316972161734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass121,192 miles (+6,422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    121,192 miles
    Test number
    528665913887
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  4. Pass114,770 miles (+55)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    114,770 miles
    Test number
    489241693130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail114,715 miles (+6,682)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,715 miles
    Test number
    904249437819
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass108,033 miles (+233)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    108,033 miles
    Test number
    864009280465
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail107,800 miles (-173)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,800 miles
    Test number
    339846504718
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake excessively binding nsf+osf (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsf+osf (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust has a minor leak of gasses
    • AdvisoryFront+rear brake discs worn/pitted/corroded
    • AdvisoryWipers smeary

  8. Pass107,973 miles (+584)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    107,973 miles
    Test number
    128408104866
    • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsf+osf lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front + rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust has a minor leak of gasses
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  9. Pass107,389 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    107,389 miles
    Test number
    173479720558
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front bottom ball joint dust covers perishing
    • AdvisoryComplete exhaust is corroded

  10. Fail107,388 miles (+3,494)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,388 miles
    Test number
    919828689703
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front bottom ball joint dust covers perishing
    • AdvisoryComplete exhaust is corroded

  11. Pass103,894 miles (+6,268)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    103,894 miles
    Test number
    189917450990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,626 miles (+6,373)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    97,626 miles
    Test number
    436246437919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,253 miles (+6,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    91,253 miles
    Test number
    923210098422
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

  14. Pass84,728 miles (+6,895)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    84,728 miles
    Test number
    419414595125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,833 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    77,833 miles
    Test number
    138717694116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail77,717 miles (+8,989)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,717 miles
    Test number
    209540794107
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  17. Pass68,728 miles (+8,225)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    68,728 miles
    Test number
    315595573050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,503 miles (+7,807)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,503 miles
    Test number
    817167072069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,696 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    52,696 miles
    Test number
    609760381017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,658 miles (+11,706)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    52,658 miles
    Test number
    418488121090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    40,952 miles
    Test number
    244681540062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail40,949 miles (+9,261)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,949 miles
    Test number
    471441940035
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass31,688 miles (+485)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    31,688 miles
    Test number
    633323849069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    31,203 miles
    Test number
    161560458372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 LUE

Does LB55 LUE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 LUE is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 LUE?
The MOT on LB55 LUE is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 LUE done?
LB55 LUE was recorded at 135,061 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 6,074 miles a year.
Has LB55 LUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 LUE has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB55 LUE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jan 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB55 LUE find?
LB55 LUE passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides f; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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