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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LC61 JZEMOT history

LC61 JZE is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 27 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 136,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2026.

LC61 JZE black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
136,701 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 JZE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 JZE was last recorded at 136,701 miles on 1 Mar 2026, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,658 miles · 11 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
43 miles
Average per year
8,405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,701 miles
  • 2025 – 134,447 miles
  • 2024 – 131,010 miles
  • 2022 – 127,408 miles
  • 2021 – 112,732 miles
  • 2020 – 106,275 miles
  • 2019 – 95,148 miles
  • 2018 – 84,809 miles
  • 2017 – 72,643 miles
  • 2016 – 58,489 miles
  • 2015 – 51,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,701 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Rear brake dust shields corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both on minimum standard

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,701 miles (+43)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    136,701 miles
    Test number
    624441445691
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail136,658 miles (+2,211)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,658 miles
    Test number
    367413429528
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement traling arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions to low to register a reading..

  3. Pass134,447 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    134,447 miles
    Test number
    457246312565
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm near bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake dust shields corroded

  4. Fail134,447 miles (+3,437)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,447 miles
    Test number
    453604233714
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake dust shields corroded

  5. Pass131,010 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    131,010 miles
    Test number
    159225836221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both on minimum standard (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc dust shields corroded and holed

  6. Fail131,010 miles (+3,602)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,010 miles
    Test number
    997315041294
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both on minimum standard (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc dust shields corroded and holed

  7. Pass127,408 miles (+5,435)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    127,408 miles
    Test number
    442908588800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass121,973 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    121,973 miles
    Test number
    482569798884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail121,964 miles (+9,232)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,964 miles
    Test number
    856639797318
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake low effort
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass112,732 miles (+6,457)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    112,732 miles
    Test number
    521365974202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,275 miles (+11,127)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    106,275 miles
    Test number
    904637665949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,148 miles (+10,339)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,148 miles
    Test number
    223101403637
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass84,809 miles (+12,166)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    84,809 miles
    Test number
    784500172815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,643 miles (+14,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    72,643 miles
    Test number
    578725232359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass58,489 miles (+7,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    58,489 miles
    Test number
    196998596288
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass51,422 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    51,422 miles
    Test number
    859064895017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,417 miles (+8,009)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,417 miles
    Test number
    624878775242
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass43,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    43,408 miles
    Test number
    937024925090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 JZE

Does LC61 JZE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 JZE is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 JZE?
The MOT on LC61 JZE is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 JZE done?
LC61 JZE was recorded at 136,701 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2026, an average of 8,405 miles a year.
Has LC61 JZE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 JZE has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 JZE 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 LC61 JZE find?
LC61 JZE passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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