Kia Sportage
Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,991 cc
LB56 KWUMOT history
LB56 KWU is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 31 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 121,100 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 121,100 mi
- At MOT on 4 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,656 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 KWU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Sportage
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,991 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 31 Oct 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 KWU was last recorded at 121,100 miles on 4 Aug 2025, 3,358 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 117,742 miles · 15 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,358 miles
- Average per year
- 5,656 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 121,100 miles
- 2024 – 117,742 miles
- 2023 – 112,752 miles
- 2021 – 108,243 miles
- 2020 – 98,714 miles
- 2019 – 94,483 miles
- 2018 – 90,350 miles
- 2017 – 85,643 miles
- 2016 – 80,091 miles
- 2015 – 74,060 miles
- 2014 – 67,375 miles
- 2013 – 61,052 miles
- 2012 – 56,117 miles
- 2011 – 50,952 miles
- 2010 – 42,028 miles
- 2009 – 31,619 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass121,100 miles
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront brake pads low and brake discs worn
- AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
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
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x fronts
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front brake pads
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
24 tests since 9 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,100 miles (+3,358)3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 121,100 miles
- Test number
- 151300271664
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront brake pads low and brake discs worn
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass117,742 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 117,742 miles
- Test number
- 568380646615
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x fronts (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront brake pads
Fail117,742 miles (+4,990)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,742 miles
- Test number
- 970706939020
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x fronts (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront brake pads
Pass112,752 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 112,752 miles
- Test number
- 618220386723
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
Fail112,752 miles (+4,509)2 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,752 miles
- Test number
- 175928429405
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
Pass108,243 miles (+65)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 108,243 miles
- Test number
- 685840471252
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail108,178 miles (+9,464)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,178 miles
- Test number
- 806664360630
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass98,714 miles (+104)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 98,714 miles
- Test number
- 312447969748
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail98,610 miles (+4,127)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,610 miles
- Test number
- 896028203567
- MajorFront Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass94,483 miles (+26)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 94,483 miles
- Test number
- 443463751108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,457 miles (+4,107)2 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,457 miles
- Test number
- 764209893790
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass90,350 miles (+4,707)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 90,350 miles
- Test number
- 537003595050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,643 miles (+5,552)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 85,643 miles
- Test number
- 662700156883
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc (3.5.1i)
Pass80,091 miles (+9)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 80,091 miles
- Test number
- 611073974277
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail80,082 miles (+6,022)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,082 miles
- Test number
- 500611720330
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail74,060 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,060 miles
- Test number
- 127615615217
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s wiper blade split
- NoteO/s/o and o/s/f tyres close to limit
Pass74,060 miles (+6,685)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 74,060 miles
- Test number
- 309725615275
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s wiper blade split
- NoteO/s/o and o/s/f tyres close to limit
Pass67,375 miles (+6,323)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 67,375 miles
- Test number
- 628197514232
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass61,052 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 61,052 miles
- Test number
- 365071423485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,042 miles (+4,925)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,042 miles
- Test number
- 499867813298
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass56,117 miles (+5,165)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 56,117 miles
- Test number
- 727749412225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,952 miles (+8,924)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 50,952 miles
- Test number
- 949281801372
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront discs slightly worn
Pass42,028 miles (+10,409)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 42,028 miles
- Test number
- 233973390221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,619 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 31,619 miles
- Test number
- 551372389216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB56 KWU
- Does LB56 KWU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB56 KWU expired on 3 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 KWU?
- The MOT on LB56 KWU expired on 3 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB56 KWU done?
- LB56 KWU was recorded at 121,100 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2025, an average of 5,656 miles a year.
- Has LB56 KWU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 KWU has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB56 KWU 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 LB56 KWU find?
- LB56 KWU passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2025 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 4 more.
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