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Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,991 cc

LB57 VKUMOT history

LB57 VKU is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 27 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2024 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 126,217 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jun 2024
Mileage
126,217 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2023
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,870 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 VKU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
27 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 VKU was last recorded at 126,217 miles on 16 Jun 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,216 miles · 15 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,870 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 126,217 miles
  • 2022 – 121,357 miles
  • 2021 – 116,674 miles
  • 2020 – 115,524 miles
  • 2019 – 115,512 miles
  • 2018 – 104,565 miles
  • 2017 – 84,398 miles
  • 2016 – 79,779 miles
  • 2015 – 73,604 miles
  • 2014 – 66,904 miles
  • 2013 – 57,436 miles
  • 2012 – 46,646 miles
  • 2011 – 36,888 miles
  • 2010 – 27,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,217 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of testRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPark effort 16 %

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,217 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    126,217 miles
    Test number
    233144423880
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryPark effort 16 %

  2. Fail126,216 miles (+4,859)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,216 miles
    Test number
    555024265666
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  3. Pass121,357 miles (+54)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    121,357 miles
    Test number
    645292462538
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  4. Fail121,303 miles (+4,629)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,303 miles
    Test number
    725637288707
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass116,674 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    116,674 miles
    Test number
    783218229509
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust some corrosion

  6. Fail116,673 miles (+1,149)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,673 miles
    Test number
    233631351119
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust some corrosion

  7. Pass115,524 miles (+12)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    115,524 miles
    Test number
    635591143490
    • AdvisoryCentral Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail115,512 miles (+10,947)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,512 miles
    Test number
    576504154425
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass104,565 miles (+20,167)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    104,565 miles
    Test number
    594625671162
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass84,398 miles (+4,619)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    84,398 miles
    Test number
    452830252869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,779 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    79,779 miles
    Test number
    837150763736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail79,779 miles (+6,175)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,779 miles
    Test number
    198585615288
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass73,604 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    73,604 miles
    Test number
    349523682451
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail73,604 miles (+6,700)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,604 miles
    Test number
    729189445689
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on dash

  15. Pass66,904 miles (+9,468)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    66,904 miles
    Test number
    865852844363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  16. Pass57,436 miles (+10,790)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    57,436 miles
    Test number
    398250553370
    • NoteSlight exhaust leak at d.p.filter

  17. Pass46,646 miles (+9,758)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    46,646 miles
    Test number
    375143852303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,888 miles (+9,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    36,888 miles
    Test number
    798047251388
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass27,701 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    27,701 miles
    Test number
    490433140431
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB57 VKU

Does LB57 VKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 VKU expired on 15 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 VKU?
The MOT on LB57 VKU expired on 15 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 VKU done?
LB57 VKU was recorded at 126,217 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2023, an average of 7,870 miles a year.
Has LB57 VKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 VKU has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LB57 VKU 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 LB57 VKU find?
LB57 VKU passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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