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Kia Sorento

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,199 cc

LC61 VWJMOT history

LC61 VWJ is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 23 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 116,727 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

LC61 VWJ silver Kia Sorento – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sorento, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
116,727 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VWJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 VWJ was last recorded at 116,727 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 11,143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,584 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
11,143 miles
Average per year
9,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,727 miles
  • 2024 – 105,584 miles
  • 2023 – 93,232 miles
  • 2022 – 81,649 miles
  • 2021 – 70,597 miles
  • 2020 – 62,990 miles
  • 2019 – 54,201 miles
  • 2018 – 42,842 miles
  • 2017 – 35,656 miles
  • 2016 – 28,031 miles
  • 2015 – 20,654 miles
  • 2014 – 17,239 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,727 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 15 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,727 miles (+11,143)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    116,727 miles
    Test number
    552459647216
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass105,584 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    105,584 miles
    Test number
    257864609999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail105,545 miles (+12,313)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,545 miles
    Test number
    930574543006
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass93,232 miles (+11,583)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    93,232 miles
    Test number
    397154508736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective slow air leak

  5. Pass81,649 miles (+11,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    81,649 miles
    Test number
    579523504484
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass70,597 miles (+7,607)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    70,597 miles
    Test number
    158936494603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare wheel devoid of air

  7. Pass62,990 miles (+8,789)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    62,990 miles
    Test number
    400896081763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner surface rusty/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface rusty/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear tabs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  8. Pass54,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,201 miles
    Test number
    424306213096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail54,201 miles (+11,359)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,201 miles
    Test number
    846606641302
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  10. Pass42,842 miles (+7,186)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    42,842 miles
    Test number
    288321587619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,656 miles (+7,625)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    35,656 miles
    Test number
    403049902085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,031 miles (+7,377)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    28,031 miles
    Test number
    556651839002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,654 miles (+3,415)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    20,654 miles
    Test number
    126862793943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    17,239 miles
    Test number
    337069944388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 VWJ

Does LC61 VWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 VWJ is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VWJ?
The MOT on LC61 VWJ is valid until 8 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 VWJ done?
LC61 VWJ was recorded at 116,727 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 9,057 miles a year.
Has LC61 VWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 VWJ has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LC61 VWJ 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 VWJ find?
LC61 VWJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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