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Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

C6 LAJMOT history

C6 LAJ is a blue diesel Kia Sportage first used on 13 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 144,631 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

C6 LAJ blue Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
144,631 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 LAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 LAJ was last recorded at 144,631 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 2,321 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,310 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,321 miles
Average per year
10,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,631 miles
  • 2025 – 142,310 miles
  • 2024 – 139,490 miles
  • 2023 – 119,558 miles
  • 2022 – 103,766 miles
  • 2021 – 91,955 miles
  • 2020 – 86,725 miles
  • 2019 – 74,805 miles
  • 2018 – 62,897 miles
  • 2017 – 46,972 miles
  • 2016 – 30,807 miles
  • 2015 – 26,391 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,631 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Emission value 0.51

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Engine covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear tyre misshaped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,631 miles (+2,321)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    144,631 miles
    Test number
    928683884402
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass142,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    142,310 miles
    Test number
    398531721519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail142,310 miles (+2,820)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,310 miles
    Test number
    491989659882
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass139,490 miles (+2,198)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    139,490 miles
    Test number
    688776552776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass137,292 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    137,292 miles
    Test number
    726474649357
    • AdvisoryEmission value 0.51
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre misshaped
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre misshaped
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  6. Fail137,292 miles (+17,734)3 dangerous3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,292 miles
    Test number
    113299117693
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorObligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEmission value 0.51
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre misshaped
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre misshaped
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  7. Pass119,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    119,558 miles
    Test number
    185481666533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail119,558 miles (+15,792)3 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,558 miles
    Test number
    284642974411
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings rack (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings rack (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass103,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    103,766 miles
    Test number
    200996265580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail103,766 miles (+11,811)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,766 miles
    Test number
    258130755718
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass91,955 miles (+5,230)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    91,955 miles
    Test number
    662553924374
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door mirror missing
    • AdvisoryEmission value 0.51

  12. Pass86,725 miles (+11,920)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    86,725 miles
    Test number
    735914993437
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass74,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    74,805 miles
    Test number
    801321626634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail74,805 miles (+11,908)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,805 miles
    Test number
    998730220903
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested tyres below legal limit unable to carry out road test (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside number plate light inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Pass62,897 miles (+15,925)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    62,897 miles
    Test number
    535288779037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    46,972 miles
    Test number
    332912036957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,972 miles (+16,165)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,972 miles
    Test number
    439999668939
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass30,807 miles (+4,416)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    30,807 miles
    Test number
    778311570773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,391 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    26,391 miles
    Test number
    773176965049
    • 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 C6 LAJ

Does C6 LAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C6 LAJ is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on C6 LAJ?
The MOT on C6 LAJ is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C6 LAJ done?
C6 LAJ was recorded at 144,631 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 10,781 miles a year.
Has C6 LAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 LAJ has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on C6 LAJ 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 C6 LAJ find?
C6 LAJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: central rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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