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Kia Sportage

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,975 cc

LR05 UPOMOT history

LR05 UPO is a silver petrol Kia Sportage first used on 27 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2025 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 165,643 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2024.

LR05 UPO silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2025
Mileage
165,643 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2024
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 UPO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,975 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 UPO was last recorded at 165,643 miles on 22 Nov 2024, 11,683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,960 miles · 21 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
11,683 miles
Average per year
8,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 165,643 miles
  • 2023 – 153,960 miles
  • 2022 – 141,359 miles
  • 2021 – 131,487 miles
  • 2020 – 127,361 miles
  • 2019 – 123,147 miles
  • 2018 – 117,695 miles
  • 2017 – 112,054 miles
  • 2016 – 108,323 miles
  • 2015 – 102,858 miles
  • 2014 – 97,713 miles
  • 2013 – 91,899 miles
  • 2012 – 80,782 miles
  • 2011 – 68,173 miles
  • 2010 – 59,564 miles
  • 2009 – 47,460 miles
  • 2008 – 33,935 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,643 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of the subframe bushes in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,643 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    165,643 miles
    Test number
    712539503559
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of the subframe bushes in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail165,643 miles (+11,683)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,643 miles
    Test number
    130030883921
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid top up (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of the subframe bushes in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass153,960 miles (+12,601)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    153,960 miles
    Test number
    364606913091
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass141,359 miles (+3)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    141,359 miles
    Test number
    814625588311
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. Fail141,356 miles (+9,869)1 dangerous4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,356 miles
    Test number
    361153425930
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CROSSMEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Pass131,487 miles (+97)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    131,487 miles
    Test number
    242898507186
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp Deteriorated but still showing a pattern
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp Deteriorated but still showing a pattern
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail131,390 miles (+4,029)1 major1 repaired3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,390 miles
    Test number
    458451187751
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp Deteriorated but still showing a beam pattern
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp Deteriorated but still showing a beam pattern
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass127,361 miles (+105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    127,361 miles
    Test number
    559644690149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail127,256 miles (+4,109)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,256 miles
    Test number
    367381478809
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass123,147 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    123,147 miles
    Test number
    642598989255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Fail123,134 miles (+5,439)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,134 miles
    Test number
    188629703620
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass117,695 miles (+137)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    117,695 miles
    Test number
    927141842026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  13. Fail117,558 miles (+5,504)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,558 miles
    Test number
    336881760765
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear most arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  14. Pass112,054 miles (+138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    112,054 miles
    Test number
    699454992894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
  15. Fail111,916 miles (+3,593)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,916 miles
    Test number
    841325873584
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
  16. Pass108,323 miles (+115)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    108,323 miles
    Test number
    285036626501
    • AdvisoryAll tyres close to limit
    • AdvisoryO/s/f cv gaiter detriorated
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs pitted
    • AdvisorySlight wear in n/s/f drop link
  17. Fail108,208 miles (+5,350)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,208 miles
    Test number
    631644499150
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryDifferential mount bush rubber deteriorated
  18. Pass102,858 miles (+5,145)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    102,858 miles
    Test number
    512821641947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass97,713 miles (+5,814)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    97,713 miles
    Test number
    918770774244
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Pass91,899 miles (+573)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    91,899 miles
    Test number
    835201393213
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti-slip provision wearing smooth and split on edge
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low
  21. Fail91,326 miles (+10,544)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,326 miles
    Test number
    227767873234
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti-slip provision wearing smooth and split on edge
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low
  22. Pass80,782 miles (+12,609)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    80,782 miles
    Test number
    376269572230
    • NoteNs/f lower ball joint boot split .
    • NoteOs/f cv boot starting to deteriorate.
  23. Pass68,173 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    68,173 miles
    Test number
    415869771275
    • NoteFluid found on power steering pipes.no p.a.s. faults found at test
  24. Fail68,173 miles (+8,609)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,173 miles
    Test number
    987207071256
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFluid found on power steering pipes.no p.a.s. faults found at test
  25. Pass59,564 miles (+12,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    59,564 miles
    Test number
    254138370229
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  26. Pass47,460 miles (+13,525)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    47,460 miles
    Test number
    263226079111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    33,935 miles
    Test number
    314563378185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail33,935 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,935 miles
    Test number
    700633778137
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LR05 UPO

Does LR05 UPO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 UPO expired on 20 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 UPO?
The MOT on LR05 UPO expired on 20 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 UPO done?
LR05 UPO was recorded at 165,643 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2024, an average of 8,020 miles a year.
Has LR05 UPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 UPO has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 UPO 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 LR05 UPO find?
LR05 UPO passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2024 with 7 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; front sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of the subframe bushes in poor condition; front upper anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides, and 4 more.

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