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Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LB61 NXUMOT history

LB61 NXU is a blue diesel Kia Sportage first used on 27 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 110,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
110,419 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,834 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 NXU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 NXU was last recorded at 110,419 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 9,489 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,930 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,489 miles
Average per year
7,834 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,419 miles
  • 2025 – 100,930 miles
  • 2024 – 93,327 miles
  • 2023 – 83,169 miles
  • 2022 – 73,728 miles
  • 2021 – 66,368 miles
  • 2020 – 59,209 miles
  • 2019 – 51,162 miles
  • 2018 – 44,822 miles
  • 2017 – 37,908 miles
  • 2016 – 31,175 miles
  • 2015 – 24,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,419 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Undertrays fitted covering some underside components

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,419 miles (+9,489)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    110,419 miles
    Test number
    776352141147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass100,930 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    100,930 miles
    Test number
    172983897745
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted covering some underside components

  3. Fail100,895 miles (+7,568)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,895 miles
    Test number
    931035033579
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted covering some underside components

  4. Pass93,327 miles (+167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    93,327 miles
    Test number
    850913190338
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted covering some underside components

  5. Fail93,160 miles (+9,991)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,160 miles
    Test number
    651604055930
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted covering some underside components

  6. Pass83,169 miles (+9,441)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    83,169 miles
    Test number
    930164525551
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass73,728 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    73,728 miles
    Test number
    224907106072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail73,728 miles (+7,360)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,728 miles
    Test number
    398035838670
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass66,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    66,368 miles
    Test number
    316804647704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail66,368 miles (+7,159)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,368 miles
    Test number
    424019706850
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass59,209 miles (+8,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,209 miles
    Test number
    557448737716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass51,162 miles (+6,340)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    51,162 miles
    Test number
    659731516427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,822 miles (+6,914)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    44,822 miles
    Test number
    295883815654
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass37,908 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    37,908 miles
    Test number
    458707667655
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail37,908 miles (+6,733)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,908 miles
    Test number
    552781281119
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass31,175 miles (+6,996)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    31,175 miles
    Test number
    743279383479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    24,179 miles
    Test number
    466910015064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 NXU

Does LB61 NXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 NXU is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 NXU?
The MOT on LB61 NXU is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 NXU done?
LB61 NXU was recorded at 110,419 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 7,834 miles a year.
Has LB61 NXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 NXU has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB61 NXU 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 NXU find?
LB61 NXU passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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