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Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,991 cc

LS55 XRMMOT history

LS55 XRM is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 12 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 143,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

LS55 XRM silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
143,542 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 XRM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
12 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 XRM was last recorded at 143,542 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 8,594 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,948 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,594 miles
Average per year
6,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,542 miles
  • 2025 – 134,948 miles
  • 2024 – 115,819 miles
  • 2023 – 110,453 miles
  • 2021 – 107,869 miles
  • 2020 – 103,703 miles
  • 2019 – 96,157 miles
  • 2018 – 78,381 miles
  • 2017 – 77,035 miles
  • 2016 – 73,514 miles
  • 2015 – 70,544 miles
  • 2014 – 66,822 miles
  • 2013 – 63,848 miles
  • 2012 – 58,388 miles
  • 2010 – 49,229 miles
  • 2008 – 32,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,542 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four road tyres (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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,542 miles (+8,594)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    143,542 miles
    Test number
    532886760948
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four road tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass134,948 miles (+19,129)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    134,948 miles
    Test number
    976690742514
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,819 miles (+5,366)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    115,819 miles
    Test number
    104665351722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass110,453 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    110,453 miles
    Test number
    862719754407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing thyin

  5. Fail110,453 miles (+2,584)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,453 miles
    Test number
    216691174423
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing thyin

  6. Pass107,869 miles (+4,166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    107,869 miles
    Test number
    474419338937
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  7. Pass103,703 miles (+7,546)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    103,703 miles
    Test number
    161258393231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    96,157 miles
    Test number
    638440328590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail96,157 miles (+17,776)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,157 miles
    Test number
    217352884233
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass78,381 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    78,381 miles
    Test number
    812911141662
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail78,381 miles (+1,346)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,381 miles
    Test number
    527195398052
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass77,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    77,035 miles
    Test number
    218130964110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail77,035 miles (+3,521)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,035 miles
    Test number
    996079286800
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass73,514 miles (+2,970)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    73,514 miles
    Test number
    902538485671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    70,544 miles
    Test number
    616539889751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,544 miles (+3,722)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,544 miles
    Test number
    480184909692
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass66,822 miles (+2,974)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    66,822 miles
    Test number
    118993644339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass63,848 miles (+5,460)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    63,848 miles
    Test number
    849174643352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,388 miles (+9,159)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    58,388 miles
    Test number
    576390622071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,229 miles (+7,601)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    49,229 miles
    Test number
    911830650397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    41,628 miles
    Test number
    131963310092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail41,628 miles (+9,022)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,628 miles
    Test number
    222133710016
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass32,606 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    32,606 miles
    Test number
    954477748311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS55 XRM

Does LS55 XRM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 XRM is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 XRM?
The MOT on LS55 XRM is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 XRM done?
LS55 XRM was recorded at 143,542 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 6,483 miles a year.
Has LS55 XRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 XRM has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LS55 XRM 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 XRM find?
LS55 XRM passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four road tyres.

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