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FM55LOF
2005 KIA SPORTAGE
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1975cc
General Information
- Registration FM55LOF
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model SPORTAGE
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1975cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
21
Passes
7
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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76 Total Defects Recorded
5 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 107,918 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 107,917 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
6 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 106,563 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
27 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 104,672 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 98,622 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Service brake grabbing slightly both (1.2.1 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 94,004 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 89,652 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 85,339 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive front prop seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))
6 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 78,272 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- corrosion to rear coil springs
- Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
5 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 78,255 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
- corrosion to rear coil springs
- Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
8 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,210 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2018 5 Jun 202617 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 70,510 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- O/s/f track rod end ball joint boot slightly deteriorated
- Brake pedal rubber slightly worn
- Rear brake discs are worn and corroded on friction surface
16 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 70,508 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From flexible joint, see exhaust advisory as well (7.1.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pedal rubber slightly worn
- Rear brake discs are worn and corroded on friction surface
- O/s/f track rod end ball joint boot slightly deteriorated
- N/s wiper blade is slightly deteriorated
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint from catalytic converter to rear section (7.1.2)
22 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,202 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2017 5 Jun 20262 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 61,716 MI
5 Jun 20262 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,716 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2016 5 Jun 20268 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 53,527 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2015 5 Jun 20266 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 53,324 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
6 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 53,324 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,666 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2014 5 Jun 20264 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 45,629 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
6 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,449 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
9 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,441 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2012 5 Jun 20268 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 30,441 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
8 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 21,864 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 20,101 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2010 5 Jun 20264 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 18,875 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2010 5 Jun 202622 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 11,966 MI
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FM55LOF was registered on 2005-10-20
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