
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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
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
Pass102,858 miles (+5,145)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 102,858 miles
- Test number
- 512821641947
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,713 miles (+5,814)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 97,713 miles
- Test number
- 918770774244
- NoteOil leak
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
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
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.
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
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
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)
Pass47,460 miles (+13,525)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 47,460 miles
- Test number
- 263226079111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,935 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 33,935 miles
- Test number
- 314563378185
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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