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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LC61 KAJMOT history

LC61 KAJ is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 26 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 126,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2025.

LC61 KAJ silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2026
Mileage
126,938 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,817 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 KAJ
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
26 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 KAJ was last recorded at 126,938 miles on 1 Sept 2025, 8,340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,598 miles · 13 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
8,340 miles
Average per year
9,817 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,938 miles
  • 2024 – 118,598 miles
  • 2023 – 104,198 miles
  • 2022 – 92,793 miles
  • 2021 – 77,576 miles
  • 2020 – 75,181 miles
  • 2019 – 62,096 miles
  • 2018 – 55,275 miles
  • 2017 – 46,363 miles
  • 2016 – 36,126 miles
  • 2015 – 25,769 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,938 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront subframe covered in underseal
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear subframe covered in underseal

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,938 miles (+8,340)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    126,938 miles
    Test number
    138219849852
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe covered in underseal

  2. Pass118,598 miles (+14,400)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    118,598 miles
    Test number
    412733450027
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass104,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    104,198 miles
    Test number
    213929225890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail104,198 miles (+11,405)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,198 miles
    Test number
    295012754184
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass92,793 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    92,793 miles
    Test number
    901063415319
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Lamp cluster has condensation inside
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear brakes binding

  6. Fail92,792 miles (+15,216)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,792 miles
    Test number
    676538622089
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Lamp cluster has condensation inside
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake performance poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass77,576 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    77,576 miles
    Test number
    311144566412
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail77,574 miles (+2,393)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,574 miles
    Test number
    106779976983
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass75,181 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    75,181 miles
    Test number
    427492794691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail75,141 miles (+13,045)3 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,141 miles
    Test number
    456375052829
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass62,096 miles (+6,821)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    62,096 miles
    Test number
    973891091045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,275 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    55,275 miles
    Test number
    251079008772
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Fail55,275 miles (+8,912)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,275 miles
    Test number
    467316746075
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  14. Pass46,363 miles (+10,237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    46,363 miles
    Test number
    761617696960
    • AdvisoryRear BOTH TYRES PERRISHED
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ALL

  15. Pass36,126 miles (+10,357)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    36,126 miles
    Test number
    821051492686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,769 miles (+3,416)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    25,769 miles
    Test number
    668272545975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,353 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    22,353 miles
    Test number
    168296905435
    • NoteNo emissions detected
    • NoteNsf tyre cracked+perished
    • NoteNsr tyre cracked+perished

Questions about LC61 KAJ

Does LC61 KAJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC61 KAJ expired on 12 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC61 KAJ?
The MOT on LC61 KAJ expired on 12 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC61 KAJ done?
LC61 KAJ was recorded at 126,938 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2025, an average of 9,817 miles a year.
Has LC61 KAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 KAJ has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LC61 KAJ 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 KAJ find?
LC61 KAJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2025 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front subframe covered in underseal, and 7 more.

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