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Kia Sportage

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LB61 NMOMOT history

LB61 NMO is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 27 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 105,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2026
Mileage
105,303 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 NMO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB61 NMO was last recorded at 105,303 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 6,691 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,612 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,691 miles
Average per year
6,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,303 miles
  • 2025 – 98,612 miles
  • 2024 – 93,382 miles
  • 2023 – 87,391 miles
  • 2022 – 81,094 miles
  • 2021 – 74,524 miles
  • 2020 – 69,085 miles
  • 2019 – 58,324 miles
  • 2018 – 51,192 miles
  • 2017 – 43,218 miles
  • 2016 – 37,122 miles
  • 2015 – 32,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail105,303 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Under trays fitted ...

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail105,303 miles (+6,691)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,303 miles
    Test number
    272797380504
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass98,612 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    98,612 miles
    Test number
    393703241318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail98,603 miles (+5,221)2 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,603 miles
    Test number
    643215832356
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass93,382 miles (+114)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    93,382 miles
    Test number
    435919715066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail93,268 miles (+5,877)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,268 miles
    Test number
    859556564324
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass87,391 miles (+41)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    87,391 miles
    Test number
    971300958912
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted ...
  7. Fail87,350 miles (+6,256)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,350 miles
    Test number
    983707817815
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction dash cam (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder .. (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted ...
  8. Pass81,094 miles (+6,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    81,094 miles
    Test number
    344256343387
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp intensity slightly affected
    • AdvisoryThe rear exhaust heat shield is detached
  9. Pass74,524 miles (+5,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    74,524 miles
    Test number
    257375481194
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass69,085 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    69,085 miles
    Test number
    344387118043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,048 miles (+1,955)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    69,048 miles
    Test number
    684250335493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,093 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,093 miles
    Test number
    653754365860
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Fail67,093 miles (+8,769)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,093 miles
    Test number
    600921935278
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  14. Pass58,324 miles (+7,132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    58,324 miles
    Test number
    100426609138
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  15. Pass51,192 miles (+7,974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    51,192 miles
    Test number
    604244310198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  16. Pass43,218 miles (+6,096)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    43,218 miles
    Test number
    137686823538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,122 miles (+4,446)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    37,122 miles
    Test number
    332140044360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,676 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    32,676 miles
    Test number
    887256025029
    • NoteRear brakes starting to bind

Questions about LB61 NMO

Does LB61 NMO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 NMO is valid until 17 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB61 NMO?
The MOT on LB61 NMO is valid until 17 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 NMO done?
LB61 NMO was recorded at 105,303 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 6,202 miles a year.
Has LB61 NMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 NMO has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB61 NMO 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 LB61 NMO find?
LB61 NMO failed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects and 1 advisory: exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; offside rear parking brake inoperative on one side; parking brake efficiency below requirements, and 1 more.

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