
Kia Sportage
White · Diesel · 2015 · 1,685 cc
LM65 KBUMOT history
LM65 KBU is a white diesel Kia Sportage first used on 26 Oct 2015. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 107,064 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 107,064 mi
- At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 12
- 8 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,839 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM65 KBU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Sportage
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,685 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 26 Oct 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM65 KBU was last recorded at 107,064 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 9,303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 97,761 miles · 26 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9,303 miles
- Average per year
- 8,839 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 107,064 miles
- 2024 – 97,761 miles
- 2023 – 89,439 miles
- 2022 – 80,430 miles
- 2021 – 70,214 miles
- 2020 – 63,139 miles
- 2019 – 54,557 miles
- 2018 – 45,260 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
12 tests since 5 Dec 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass107,064 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 107,064 miles
- Test number
- 846994720764
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail107,064 miles (+9,303)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,064 miles
- Test number
- 943133805455
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass97,761 miles (+8,322)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 97,761 miles
- Test number
- 399766229663
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass89,439 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 89,439 miles
- Test number
- 983390866471
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail89,439 miles (+9,009)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,439 miles
- Test number
- 199620162565
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass80,430 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 80,430 miles
- Test number
- 337257805956
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail80,430 miles (+10,216)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,430 miles
- Test number
- 918405350133
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass70,214 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 70,214 miles
- Test number
- 737321422058
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail70,214 miles (+7,075)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,214 miles
- Test number
- 506427136066
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass63,139 miles (+8,582)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 63,139 miles
- Test number
- 146614411149
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass54,557 miles (+9,297)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 54,557 miles
- Test number
- 536670378751
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass45,260 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 45,260 miles
- Test number
- 641520992439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM65 KBU
- Does LM65 KBU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM65 KBU is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LM65 KBU?
- The MOT on LM65 KBU is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM65 KBU done?
- LM65 KBU was recorded at 107,064 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 8,839 miles a year.
- Has LM65 KBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM65 KBU has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LM65 KBU 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 LM65 KBU find?
- LM65 KBU passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
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