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Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,685 cc

LC61 PFJMOT history

LC61 PFJ is a grey diesel Kia Sportage first used on 29 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 126,366 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2026.

LC61 PFJ grey Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
126,366 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 PFJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LC61 PFJ was last recorded at 126,366 miles on 30 Oct 2026, 1,623 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,743 miles · 26 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1,623 miles
Average per year
8,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,366 miles
  • 2025 – 116,853 miles
  • 2024 – 106,890 miles
  • 2022 – 100,748 miles
  • 2021 – 91,617 miles
  • 2020 – 80,732 miles
  • 2019 – 72,158 miles
  • 2018 – 64,678 miles
  • 2017 – 55,118 miles
  • 2016 – 40,302 miles
  • 2015 – 36,072 miles
  • 2014 – 25,077 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail126,366 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail126,366 miles (+1,623)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,366 miles
    Test number
    786056112873
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail124,743 miles (+7,890)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,743 miles
    Test number
    391674232364
    • MajorLower Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass116,853 miles (+22)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    116,853 miles
    Test number
    462397237065
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner camber adjustment washers are missing from inner mounting

  4. Fail116,831 miles (+5,580)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,831 miles
    Test number
    544346729118
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front One of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail111,251 miles (+4,361)1 dangerous6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,251 miles
    Test number
    858364423472
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance very low both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass106,890 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    106,890 miles
    Test number
    264433357702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail106,888 miles (+6,140)2 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,888 miles
    Test number
    294496116310
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake at 81.3% imbalance.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever close to reserve travel.

  8. Pass100,748 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    100,748 miles
    Test number
    544821961314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail100,611 miles (+8,994)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,611 miles
    Test number
    721345201537
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass91,617 miles (+10,885)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    91,617 miles
    Test number
    285735648646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass80,732 miles (+8,574)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    80,732 miles
    Test number
    962772613007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,158 miles (+7,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,158 miles
    Test number
    278753365053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass64,678 miles (+9,560)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    64,678 miles
    Test number
    777079887260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass55,118 miles (+130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    55,118 miles
    Test number
    596329937476
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail54,988 miles (+14,686)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,988 miles
    Test number
    678233081019
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass40,302 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    40,302 miles
    Test number
    105164315389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail40,302 miles (+4,230)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,302 miles
    Test number
    408219866103
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin And offside rear (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass36,072 miles (+10,995)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    36,072 miles
    Test number
    970722704147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,077 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    25,077 miles
    Test number
    485985504370
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LC61 PFJ

Does LC61 PFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC61 PFJ expired on 28 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC61 PFJ?
The MOT on LC61 PFJ expired on 28 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC61 PFJ done?
LC61 PFJ was recorded at 126,366 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2026, an average of 8,445 miles a year.
Has LC61 PFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 PFJ has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 PFJ 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 PFJ find?
LC61 PFJ failed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2026 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear parking brake inoperative on one side; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn, and 6 more.

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