Kia Sportage
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,975 cc
LC05 FSUMOT history
LC05 FSU is a blue petrol Kia Sportage first used on 27 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 142,030 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 142,030 mi
- At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,504 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC05 FSU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Sportage
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,975 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 27 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC05 FSU was last recorded at 142,030 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 Jul 2018: 89,789 miles, lower than 89,879 miles on 17 Jul 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 142,029 miles · 1 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 6,504 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 142,030 miles
- 2025 – 132,173 miles
- 2024 – 126,687 miles
- 2023 – 121,608 miles
- 2022 – 113,046 miles
- 2021 – 105,570 miles
- 2020 – 101,470 miles
- 2019 – 99,772 miles
- 2018 – 89,789 miles
- 2017 – 80,014 miles
- 2016 – 70,344 miles
- 2015 – 61,589 miles
- 2014 – 51,632 miles
- 2013 – 41,868 miles
- 2012 – 34,483 miles
- 2011 – 32,453 miles
- 2010 – 28,548 miles
- 2009 – 24,984 miles
- 2008 – 23,083 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass142,030 miles
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All four discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 26 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,030 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 142,030 miles
- Test number
- 284464832210
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All four discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail142,029 miles (+9,856)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,029 miles
- Test number
- 292355203458
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front pipe join to catalytic converter (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All four discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass132,173 miles (+5,486)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 132,173 miles
- Test number
- 827893403576
- AdvisoryFront EXHAUST SECTION SLIGHT BLOW
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive TRANSFER BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass126,687 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 126,687 miles
- Test number
- 874717291226
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Fail126,687 miles (+5,079)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,687 miles
- Test number
- 118118570886
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass121,608 miles (+8,562)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 121,608 miles
- Test number
- 409661253583
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass113,046 miles (+128)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 113,046 miles
- Test number
- 201755582449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,918 miles (+7,348)5 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,918 miles
- Test number
- 367579478866
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass105,570 miles (+4,100)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 105,570 miles
- Test number
- 725733232738
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[front bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass101,470 miles (+1,698)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 101,470 miles
- Test number
- 574860889829
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,772 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 99,772 miles
- Test number
- 976328296488
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235-60-16 worn out on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Fail99,772 miles (+9,983)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,772 miles
- Test number
- 119840281699
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235-60-16 worn out on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Pass89,789 miles (-90)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 89,789 miles
- Test number
- 485174466966
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail89,879 miles (+9,865)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,879 miles
- Test number
- 542573534903
- DangerousRear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass80,014 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 80,014 miles
- Test number
- 331390889976
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,008 miles (+9,664)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,008 miles
- Test number
- 438450770565
- 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)
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads worn
Pass70,344 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 70,344 miles
- Test number
- 710087448241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,337 miles (+8,748)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,337 miles
- Test number
- 681327491674
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Front 235-60-16 tyre worn out on edge
Pass61,589 miles (+5)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 61,589 miles
- Test number
- 559843405236
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteFront exhaust felxi-joint deteriorated
- NotePossible steering rack internal seal leaking
Fail61,584 miles (+9,952)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,584 miles
- Test number
- 157989295108
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteFront exhaust felxi-joint deteriorated
- NotePossible steering rack internal seal leaking
Pass51,632 miles (+9,764)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 51,632 miles
- Test number
- 206898694156
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteNsr tyre wearing on outer edge!
Pass41,868 miles (+7,385)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 41,868 miles
- Test number
- 985081593138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,483 miles (+2,030)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 34,483 miles
- Test number
- 187363572118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,453 miles (+3,905)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 32,453 miles
- Test number
- 379886191170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,548 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 28,548 miles
- Test number
- 274697390184
- NoteFront brake discs wearing thin
- NoteFront brake pads low
Fail28,548 miles (+3,564)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,548 miles
- Test number
- 344957490162
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteFront brake discs wearing thin
- NoteFront brake pads low
Pass24,984 miles (+1,901)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 24,984 miles
- Test number
- 162967599161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,083 miles (+1,507)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 23,083 miles
- Test number
- 341191108428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,576 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 21,576 miles
- Test number
- 102246988459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC05 FSU
- Does LC05 FSU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC05 FSU is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LC05 FSU?
- The MOT on LC05 FSU is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC05 FSU done?
- LC05 FSU was recorded at 142,030 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 6,504 miles a year.
- Has LC05 FSU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC05 FSU has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on LC05 FSU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jul 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LC05 FSU find?
- LC05 FSU passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: brake disc worn, but not excessively all four discs; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.
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