
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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
Pass98,612 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 98,612 miles
- Test number
- 393703241318
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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 ...
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 ...
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
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))
Pass69,085 miles (+37)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 69,085 miles
- Test number
- 344387118043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,048 miles (+1,955)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 69,048 miles
- Test number
- 684250335493
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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
Pass43,218 miles (+6,096)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 43,218 miles
- Test number
- 137686823538
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,122 miles (+4,446)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 37,122 miles
- Test number
- 332140044360
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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