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Kia Sportage

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LC61 KBJMOT history

LC61 KBJ is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 26 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 125,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Dec 2025.

LC61 KBJ silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Dec 2026
Mileage
125,501 mi
At MOT on 24 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 KBJ
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 23 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 KBJ was last recorded at 125,501 miles on 24 Dec 2025, 5,716 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,785 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,716 miles
Average per year
7,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,501 miles
  • 2024 – 112,927 miles
  • 2023 – 106,812 miles
  • 2022 – 101,437 miles
  • 2021 – 94,555 miles
  • 2020 – 88,347 miles
  • 2019 – 80,407 miles
  • 2018 – 74,647 miles
  • 2017 – 64,700 miles
  • 2016 – 55,837 miles
  • 2014 – 47,515 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,501 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 31 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,501 miles (+5,716)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    125,501 miles
    Test number
    690004317383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Pass119,785 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    119,785 miles
    Test number
    217671953702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Fail119,766 miles (+6,839)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,766 miles
    Test number
    825065369141
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding also evidence of overheating (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured offside & nearside ,recommend bulb replacement (4.4.3 (a))
  4. Pass112,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    112,927 miles
    Test number
    121290440753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail112,929 miles (+6,117)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,929 miles
    Test number
    533421525604
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass106,812 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    106,812 miles
    Test number
    860895262288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail106,809 miles (+5,372)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,809 miles
    Test number
    177416891437
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass101,437 miles (+6,882)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    101,437 miles
    Test number
    385799150920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    94,555 miles
    Test number
    386078665944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail94,555 miles (+6,208)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,555 miles
    Test number
    337467326298
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass88,347 miles (+7,940)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    88,347 miles
    Test number
    125854220887
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside rear 215/70r16 100h (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake badly imbalanced nearside to offside recommend early attention
  12. Pass80,407 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    80,407 miles
    Test number
    134916993025
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres inner edge out of shape and stepping (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail80,407 miles (+5,760)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,407 miles
    Test number
    917116931886
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres inner edge out of shape and stepping (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass74,647 miles (+9,947)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    74,647 miles
    Test number
    473041597150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  15. Pass64,700 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    64,700 miles
    Test number
    791638715298
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency low
  16. Fail64,700 miles (+8,863)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,700 miles
    Test number
    986899210792
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency low
  17. Pass55,837 miles (+8,322)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    55,837 miles
    Test number
    549776705136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    47,515 miles
    Test number
    657665664388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 KBJ

Does LC61 KBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 KBJ is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC61 KBJ?
The MOT on LC61 KBJ is valid until 23 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 KBJ done?
LC61 KBJ was recorded at 125,501 miles at its MOT on 24 Dec 2025, an average of 7,102 miles a year.
Has LC61 KBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 KBJ has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 KBJ 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 KBJ find?
LC61 KBJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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