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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,656 cc

LS55 FHMMOT history

LS55 FHM is a black petrol Kia Sportage first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 74,620 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LS55 FHM black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
74,620 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,567 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 FHM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,656 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 FHM was last recorded at 74,620 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,803 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
817 miles
Average per year
2,567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,620 miles
  • 2025 – 73,803 miles
  • 2024 – 72,945 miles
  • 2023 – 71,889 miles
  • 2022 – 70,367 miles
  • 2021 – 69,044 miles
  • 2020 – 68,370 miles
  • 2018 – 67,135 miles
  • 2017 – 65,966 miles
  • 2016 – 64,842 miles
  • 2015 – 60,948 miles
  • 2014 – 59,089 miles
  • 2013 – 56,626 miles
  • 2012 – 55,167 miles
  • 2011 – 51,137 miles
  • 2010 – 40,479 miles
  • 2009 – 29,214 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,620 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor6 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,620 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    74,620 miles
    Test number
    434372762626
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Fail74,620 miles (+817)1 dangerous3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,620 miles
    Test number
    893989674540
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass73,803 miles (+6)6 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    73,803 miles
    Test number
    781170545765
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Fail73,797 miles (+852)1 dangerous3 major6 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,797 miles
    Test number
    276530754104
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass72,945 miles (+1,056)4 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    72,945 miles
    Test number
    580438564238
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass71,889 miles (+1,522)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    71,889 miles
    Test number
    855775782291
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass70,367 miles (+1,323)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    70,367 miles
    Test number
    902213762338
    • MinorNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass69,044 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    69,044 miles
    Test number
    312650740998
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail69,044 miles (+674)1 repaired3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,044 miles
    Test number
    530430806078
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass68,370 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    68,370 miles
    Test number
    392554933728
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail68,370 miles (+1,235)2 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,370 miles
    Test number
    422548887769
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass67,135 miles (+1,169)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    67,135 miles
    Test number
    279159990957
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass65,966 miles (+1,124)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    65,966 miles
    Test number
    342401403245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,842 miles (+3,894)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    64,842 miles
    Test number
    952263666555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,948 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    60,948 miles
    Test number
    338542365166
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail60,948 miles (+1,859)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,948 miles
    Test number
    685472465100
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass59,089 miles (+2,463)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    59,089 miles
    Test number
    847300554136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,626 miles (+1,459)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    56,626 miles
    Test number
    776989473062
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside wiper rubber split at ends.

  19. Pass55,167 miles (+4,030)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,167 miles
    Test number
    107410382073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,137 miles
    Test number
    106203561020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail51,137 miles (+10,658)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,137 miles
    Test number
    629323661082
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass40,479 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    40,479 miles
    Test number
    153253630406
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail40,479 miles (+11,265)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,479 miles
    Test number
    632373830032
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass29,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    29,214 miles
    Test number
    792913829095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 FHM

Does LS55 FHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 FHM is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 FHM?
The MOT on LS55 FHM is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 FHM done?
LS55 FHM was recorded at 74,620 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 2,567 miles a year.
Has LS55 FHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 FHM has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 FHM 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 LS55 FHM find?
LS55 FHM passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 5 more.

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