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Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,991 cc

LS55 KYXMOT history

LS55 KYX is a blue diesel Kia Sportage first used on 19 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2024 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 172,415 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2023.

LS55 KYX blue Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2024
Mileage
172,415 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2023
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 KYX
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
19 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 KYX was last recorded at 172,415 miles on 5 Dec 2023, 86 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,329 miles · 9 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
86 miles
Average per year
8,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 172,415 miles
  • 2021 – 165,498 miles
  • 2020 – 158,170 miles
  • 2019 – 148,142 miles
  • 2018 – 138,744 miles
  • 2017 – 130,177 miles
  • 2016 – 122,477 miles
  • 2015 – 118,236 miles
  • 2014 – 107,078 miles
  • 2013 – 96,589 miles
  • 2012 – 84,669 miles
  • 2011 – 73,446 miles
  • 2010 – 61,930 miles
  • 2009 – 49,843 miles
  • 2008 – 38,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,415 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Non obligatory mirror missing. inside mirror.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass172,415 miles (+86)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    172,415 miles
    Test number
    919607458685
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail172,329 miles (+48)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,329 miles
    Test number
    561800563246
    • MajorBrake cable damaged hand break cable snapped (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorCentral Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front track rod ends slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail172,281 miles (+6,783)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,281 miles
    Test number
    720871370355
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated not allowing full check (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass165,498 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    165,498 miles
    Test number
    498290229560
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror missing. inside mirror.

  5. Fail165,498 miles (+7,328)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,498 miles
    Test number
    981024069957
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror missing. inside mirror.

  6. Pass158,170 miles (+10,028)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    158,170 miles
    Test number
    150554027113
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass148,142 miles (+9,398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    148,142 miles
    Test number
    966707919549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass138,744 miles (+8,567)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    138,744 miles
    Test number
    713581770368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass130,177 miles (+57)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    130,177 miles
    Test number
    337998409909
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail130,120 miles (+7,643)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,120 miles
    Test number
    788269431156
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass122,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    122,477 miles
    Test number
    385276104763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail122,477 miles (+4,241)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,477 miles
    Test number
    993838702658
    • FailureFront suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint O/S (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass118,236 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    118,236 miles
    Test number
    687367400441
    • AdvisoryClutch may soon need attention

  14. Fail118,236 miles (+11,158)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,236 miles
    Test number
    626003885048
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryClutch may soon need attention

  15. Pass107,078 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    107,078 miles
    Test number
    215146134311
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear wiper blade rubber worn.

  16. Fail107,078 miles (+10,489)2 failures1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,078 miles
    Test number
    248965834384
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f brake pad worn low.
    • NoteRear wiper blade rubber worn.
    • NoteTravel in hand brake lever.

  17. Pass96,589 miles (+11,920)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    96,589 miles
    Test number
    997368733380
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront wipers blades worn.

  18. Fail84,669 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,669 miles
    Test number
    487435232307
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass84,669 miles (+11,223)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    84,669 miles
    Test number
    727295532363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,446 miles (+11,516)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    73,446 miles
    Test number
    547480651318
    • NoteLight mist of oil o/s steering rack
    • NoteUndertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

  21. Pass61,930 miles (+402)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    61,930 miles
    Test number
    633814460391
    • NoteMultiple small cuts in all tyre treads

  22. Fail61,528 miles (+11,685)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,528 miles
    Test number
    831249140369
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteMultiple small cuts in all tyre treads

  23. Pass49,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    49,843 miles
    Test number
    483934049400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail49,843 miles (+11,597)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,843 miles
    Test number
    174864749398
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass38,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    38,246 miles
    Test number
    982241838384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 KYX

Does LS55 KYX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 KYX expired on 4 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 KYX?
The MOT on LS55 KYX expired on 4 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 KYX done?
LS55 KYX was recorded at 172,415 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2023, an average of 8,931 miles a year.
Has LS55 KYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 KYX has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LS55 KYX 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 KYX find?
LS55 KYX passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush, and 2 more.

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