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Kia Sportage

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,991 cc

LS59 USUMOT history

LS59 USU is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 29 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 121,867 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

LS59 USU silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
121,867 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 USU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 USU was last recorded at 121,867 miles on 28 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Oct 2013: 3,609 miles, lower than 37,487 miles on 31 Oct 2012.
  • 30 Oct 2015: 29,752 miles, lower than 62,054 miles on 25 Oct 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
121,867 miles · 27 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,867 miles
  • 2025 – 118,170 miles
  • 2024 – 113,777 miles
  • 2023 – 106,547 miles
  • 2022 – 101,129 miles
  • 2021 – 92,084 miles
  • 2020 – 85,690 miles
  • 2019 – 81,605 miles
  • 2018 – 69,968 miles
  • 2017 – 55,965 miles
  • 2016 – 43,333 miles
  • 2015 – 29,752 miles
  • 2014 – 62,054 miles
  • 2013 – 3,609 miles
  • 2012 – 37,487 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,867 miles
  • AdvisoryDiff void bush deteriorated
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER & OUTER & 2MM (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOIL LEAKS,Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DEVOID OF TREAD /2MM , (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Direction indicator not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,867 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    121,867 miles
    Test number
    659794698230
    • AdvisoryDiff void bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER & OUTER & 2MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAKS,
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DEVOID OF TREAD /2MM , (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2

  2. Fail121,867 miles (+3,697)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,867 miles
    Test number
    375383210556
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively & REAR, (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2MM. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER & OUTER & 2MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAKS,
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DEVOID OF TREAD /2MM , (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2
    • AdvisoryRear DIFF VOID BUSH DETEORATED.
    • AdvisoryRear PARK BRAKE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

  3. Pass118,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    118,170 miles
    Test number
    610284747436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail118,170 miles (+4,393)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,170 miles
    Test number
    150264935041
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass113,777 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    113,777 miles
    Test number
    244443078734
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail113,777 miles (+7,230)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,777 miles
    Test number
    885490049995
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass106,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    106,547 miles
    Test number
    117707304905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail106,547 miles (+5,418)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,547 miles
    Test number
    597366185680
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass101,129 miles (+9,045)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    101,129 miles
    Test number
    653756773463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass92,084 miles (+6,394)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    92,084 miles
    Test number
    378553576708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,690 miles (+4,085)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2021
    Odometer
    85,690 miles
    Test number
    648501738367
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass81,605 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,605 miles
    Test number
    783328694817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail81,605 miles (+11,637)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,605 miles
    Test number
    658228885811
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass69,968 miles (+14,003)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    69,968 miles
    Test number
    972505938741
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass55,965 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    55,965 miles
    Test number
    678707050598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail55,965 miles (+12,632)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,965 miles
    Test number
    807198762710
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass43,333 miles (+13,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    43,333 miles
    Test number
    910556739155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass29,752 miles (-32,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    29,752 miles
    Test number
    986719370343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass62,054 miles (+58,445)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    62,054 miles
    Test number
    325658294442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass3,609 miles (-33,878)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    3,609 miles
    Test number
    175057793240
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES AND O/S REAR TYRE PERISHING ON TREAD....
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW ON MATERIAL....

  21. Pass37,487 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    37,487 miles
    Test number
    305315102350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LS59 USU

Does LS59 USU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 USU is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 USU?
The MOT on LS59 USU is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 USU done?
LS59 USU was recorded at 121,867 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 6,217 miles a year.
Has LS59 USU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 USU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LS59 USU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 24 Oct 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS59 USU find?
LS59 USU passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 5 advisories: diff void bush deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer & 2mm; oil leaks,, and 2 more.

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