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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LC61 JZUMOT history

LC61 JZU is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 27 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 142,207 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

LC61 JZU black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
142,207 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 JZU
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 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 JZU was last recorded at 142,207 miles on 26 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,207 miles · 22 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,207 miles
  • 2025 – 132,774 miles
  • 2024 – 124,396 miles
  • 2023 – 115,425 miles
  • 2022 – 103,807 miles
  • 2020 – 92,869 miles
  • 2019 – 84,341 miles
  • 2018 – 74,532 miles
  • 2017 – 57,180 miles
  • 2016 – 48,484 miles
  • 2015 – 40,471 miles
  • 2014 – 33,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,207 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush worn but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush worn but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCoolant level lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,207 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    142,207 miles
    Test number
    174469875401
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush worn but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush worn but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  2. Fail142,207 miles (+9,433)1 dangerous2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,207 miles
    Test number
    671143199757
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush worn but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush worn but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  3. Pass132,774 miles (+8,378)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2026
    Odometer
    132,774 miles
    Test number
    129450912654
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass124,396 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    124,396 miles
    Test number
    555995241250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail124,396 miles (+8,971)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,396 miles
    Test number
    873444320597
    • MajorDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass115,425 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    115,425 miles
    Test number
    333174516320
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some testable items

  7. Fail115,408 miles (+11,601)3 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,408 miles
    Test number
    999929632295
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some testable items

  8. Pass103,807 miles (+10,938)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    103,807 miles
    Test number
    619463183328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass92,869 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    92,869 miles
    Test number
    518652571750
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  10. Fail92,869 miles (+8,528)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,869 miles
    Test number
    669134868584
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  11. Pass84,341 miles (+9,809)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,341 miles
    Test number
    131791219211
    • 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))

  12. Pass74,532 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    74,532 miles
    Test number
    752359505005
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary catch starting to seize
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some testable items
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some testable items

  13. Fail74,532 miles (+10,450)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,532 miles
    Test number
    869797324904
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary catch starting to seize
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some testable items
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some testable items

  14. Pass64,082 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    64,082 miles
    Test number
    538772464338
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

  15. Fail64,081 miles (+6,901)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,081 miles
    Test number
    135623024006
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

  16. Pass57,180 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    57,180 miles
    Test number
    461515715946
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  17. Fail57,180 miles (+8,696)2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,180 miles
    Test number
    519642445879
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  18. Pass48,484 miles (+8,013)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    48,484 miles
    Test number
    842539878028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass40,471 miles (+7,001)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    40,471 miles
    Test number
    835312015091
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass33,470 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    33,470 miles
    Test number
    235057464123
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LC61 JZU

Does LC61 JZU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 JZU is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 JZU?
The MOT on LC61 JZU is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 JZU done?
LC61 JZU was recorded at 142,207 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 9,105 miles a year.
Has LC61 JZU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 JZU has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 JZU 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 JZU find?
LC61 JZU passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; all direction indicators slightly discoloured; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn but no movement, and 3 more.

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