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Kia Sportage

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LC61 KAUMOT history

LC61 KAU is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 26 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 156,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

LC61 KAU silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
156,485 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,858 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 KAU
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 valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 KAU was last recorded at 156,485 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 3,258 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,227 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,258 miles
Average per year
9,858 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,485 miles
  • 2025 – 153,227 miles
  • 2024 – 148,144 miles
  • 2023 – 141,198 miles
  • 2022 – 125,743 miles
  • 2021 – 119,064 miles
  • 2020 – 114,372 miles
  • 2019 – 98,799 miles
  • 2018 – 86,606 miles
  • 2017 – 72,886 miles
  • 2016 – 59,314 miles
  • 2015 – 41,713 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,485 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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very bald edges / minimum elsewhere

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,485 miles (+3,258)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    156,485 miles
    Test number
    891689332542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass153,227 miles (+5,083)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    153,227 miles
    Test number
    254823871550
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass148,144 miles (+6,946)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    148,144 miles
    Test number
    134983026475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass141,198 miles (+160)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    141,198 miles
    Test number
    533184657466
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very bald edges / minimum elsewhere (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted to this model (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of heat as well (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair long travel brake pedal (1.2.1 (c))

  5. Fail141,038 miles (+15,295)1 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,038 miles
    Test number
    594529888493
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very bald edges / minimum elsewhere (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted to this model (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of heat as well (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair long travel brake pedal (1.2.1 (c))

  6. Pass125,743 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    125,743 miles
    Test number
    566741629086
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail125,743 miles (+6,679)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,743 miles
    Test number
    529683092934
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass119,064 miles (+4,692)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    119,064 miles
    Test number
    872433713927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,372 miles (+15,573)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    114,372 miles
    Test number
    803865158044
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre low on tread

  10. Pass98,799 miles (+12,193)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    98,799 miles
    Test number
    364026898709
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inners and R/N/S outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass86,606 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    86,606 miles
    Test number
    652662174007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail86,606 miles (+13,720)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,606 miles
    Test number
    973741171798
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass72,886 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    72,886 miles
    Test number
    304161709841
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge scrubbed (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail72,886 miles (+13,572)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,886 miles
    Test number
    548201684680
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge scrubbed (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass59,314 miles (+17,601)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    59,314 miles
    Test number
    152976238533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  16. Pass41,713 miles (+307)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    41,713 miles
    Test number
    675698225039
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail41,406 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,406 miles
    Test number
    535272125020
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LC61 KAU

Does LC61 KAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 KAU is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 KAU?
The MOT on LC61 KAU is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 KAU done?
LC61 KAU was recorded at 156,485 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 9,858 miles a year.
Has LC61 KAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 KAU has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LC61 KAU 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 KAU find?
LC61 KAU passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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