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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LC61 JZXMOT history

LC61 JZX is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 27 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 144,456 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

LC61 JZX silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
144,456 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,773 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 JZX
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 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 JZX was last recorded at 144,456 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,452 miles · 27 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
9,773 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,456 miles
  • 2024 – 141,062 miles
  • 2023 – 138,802 miles
  • 2022 – 130,026 miles
  • 2021 – 120,253 miles
  • 2020 – 111,933 miles
  • 2019 – 108,503 miles
  • 2018 – 98,681 miles
  • 2017 – 85,607 miles
  • 2016 – 70,046 miles
  • 2015 – 53,372 miles
  • 2014 – 37,320 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,456 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,456 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    144,456 miles
    Test number
    433239635523
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail144,452 miles (+3,390)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,452 miles
    Test number
    780206918069
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass141,062 miles (+2,260)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    141,062 miles
    Test number
    465339406985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass138,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    138,802 miles
    Test number
    143527106531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail138,802 miles (+8,776)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,802 miles
    Test number
    333479251801
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass130,026 miles (+9,773)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    130,026 miles
    Test number
    724227275220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass120,253 miles (+8,320)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    120,253 miles
    Test number
    626063899975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,933 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    111,933 miles
    Test number
    283023886589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail111,933 miles (+3,430)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,933 miles
    Test number
    121311391138
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass108,503 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,503 miles
    Test number
    937896980180
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Fail108,500 miles (+9,819)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,500 miles
    Test number
    805465236173
    • DangerousNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass98,681 miles (+13,074)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    98,681 miles
    Test number
    544848170122
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear
  13. Pass85,607 miles (+15,561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    85,607 miles
    Test number
    769322569852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass70,046 miles (+16,674)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    70,046 miles
    Test number
    481941601967
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
  15. Pass53,372 miles (+16,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    53,372 miles
    Test number
    819892915082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass37,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    37,320 miles
    Test number
    356966344365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail37,320 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,320 miles
    Test number
    959046744301
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LC61 JZX

Does LC61 JZX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 JZX is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC61 JZX?
The MOT on LC61 JZX is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 JZX done?
LC61 JZX was recorded at 144,456 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 9,773 miles a year.
Has LC61 JZX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 JZX has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 JZX 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 JZX find?
LC61 JZX passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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