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Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,991 cc

LR55 PJOMOT history

LR55 PJO is a blue diesel Kia Sportage first used on 31 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 163,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

LR55 PJO blue Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
163,365 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,932 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 PJO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 PJO was last recorded at 163,365 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 9,732 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,633 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
9,732 miles
Average per year
7,932 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,365 miles
  • 2025 – 153,633 miles
  • 2024 – 141,408 miles
  • 2023 – 131,056 miles
  • 2022 – 119,555 miles
  • 2021 – 110,616 miles
  • 2020 – 102,722 miles
  • 2019 – 95,042 miles
  • 2018 – 92,027 miles
  • 2017 – 87,349 miles
  • 2016 – 80,627 miles
  • 2015 – 75,270 miles
  • 2014 – 66,089 miles
  • 2013 – 59,311 miles
  • 2012 – 51,371 miles
  • 2011 – 44,228 miles
  • 2010 – 38,236 miles
  • 2009 – 31,456 miles
  • 2008 – 24,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,365 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and low @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint gaiter

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,365 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    163,365 miles
    Test number
    167913117109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and low @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail163,365 miles (+9,732)5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,365 miles
    Test number
    794469187612
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and low @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass153,633 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2026
    Odometer
    153,633 miles
    Test number
    501963118154
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail153,633 miles (+12,225)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,633 miles
    Test number
    961945716114
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre fitted incorrectly
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass141,408 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    141,408 miles
    Test number
    821319378958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail141,408 miles (+10,352)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,408 miles
    Test number
    800179574832
    • MajorCentral Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass131,056 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    131,056 miles
    Test number
    497474395219
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner egde worn
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from steering rack but not excessive

  8. Fail131,056 miles (+11,501)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,056 miles
    Test number
    683006505290
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner egde worn
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from steering rack but not excessive

  9. Pass119,555 miles (+8,939)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    119,555 miles
    Test number
    590128303328
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component central rack pinion leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack seal leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear drive shaft seal to differential leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass110,616 miles (+7,894)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    110,616 miles
    Test number
    538696209240
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt in poor condition and leaks apparent (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack seal leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component of steering rack leak but not excessive at this time (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass102,722 miles (+7,680)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    102,722 miles
    Test number
    102809644844
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass95,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2020
    Odometer
    95,042 miles
    Test number
    961820931030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail95,042 miles (+3,015)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,042 miles
    Test number
    446932945677
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split and leaking (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass92,027 miles (+4,678)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    92,027 miles
    Test number
    868597084854
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid weeping slightly from steering rack gaiters

  15. Pass87,349 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    87,349 miles
    Test number
    641716924437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail87,273 miles (+6,646)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,273 miles
    Test number
    138141276290
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Power steering component(s) leaking rack. (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release missing,centre. (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass80,627 miles (+5,357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    80,627 miles
    Test number
    662983355638
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted obstruct view

  18. Pass75,270 miles (+9,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    75,270 miles
    Test number
    817284754314
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting low on tread

  19. Pass66,089 miles (+6,778)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    66,089 miles
    Test number
    815920504374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  20. Pass59,311 miles (+7,940)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    59,311 miles
    Test number
    185044983251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,371 miles (+7,143)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    51,371 miles
    Test number
    416303602351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteFront brake pads low. Front brake discs lipped

  22. Fail44,228 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,228 miles
    Test number
    269441791245
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass44,228 miles (+5,992)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    44,228 miles
    Test number
    358221891423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,236 miles (+6,780)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    38,236 miles
    Test number
    621704690250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,456 miles (+6,902)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    31,456 miles
    Test number
    812910209330
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn outer edge strong advise

  26. Pass24,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    24,554 miles
    Test number
    492583408335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 PJO

Does LR55 PJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 PJO is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 PJO?
The MOT on LR55 PJO is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 PJO done?
LR55 PJO was recorded at 163,365 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 7,932 miles a year.
Has LR55 PJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 PJO has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LR55 PJO 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 LR55 PJO find?
LR55 PJO passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and low @3mm.

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