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Kia Sportage

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LC61 VYFMOT history

LC61 VYF is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 23 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 146,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

LC61 VYF silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
146,660 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VYF
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
23 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 VYF was last recorded at 146,660 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,652 miles · 27 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
10,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,660 miles
  • 2025 – 136,454 miles
  • 2024 – 122,594 miles
  • 2023 – 107,124 miles
  • 2022 – 98,936 miles
  • 2021 – 89,244 miles
  • 2020 – 82,968 miles
  • 2019 – 74,911 miles
  • 2018 – 65,308 miles
  • 2017 – 55,498 miles
  • 2016 – 41,570 miles
  • 2015 – 30,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,660 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED OUTER EDGE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,660 miles (+8)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    146,660 miles
    Test number
    833089308318
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail146,652 miles (+10,198)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,652 miles
    Test number
    339446266285
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass136,454 miles (+13,860)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    136,454 miles
    Test number
    540927801994
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1,6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass122,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    122,594 miles
    Test number
    319637788475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail122,594 miles (+15,470)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,594 miles
    Test number
    169768848478
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  6. Pass107,124 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    107,124 miles
    Test number
    330003332326
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. Fail107,124 miles (+8,188)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,124 miles
    Test number
    286932829155
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour FADED (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour FADED (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass98,936 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    98,936 miles
    Test number
    113470867502
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED OUTER EDGE
  9. Fail98,934 miles (+9,690)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,934 miles
    Test number
    881715052986
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED OUTER EDGE
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass89,244 miles (+6,276)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    89,244 miles
    Test number
    807304580506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    82,968 miles
    Test number
    607360748577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail82,968 miles (+8,057)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,968 miles
    Test number
    565740999426
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass74,911 miles (+9,603)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    74,911 miles
    Test number
    108716995293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,308 miles (+9,810)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    65,308 miles
    Test number
    296893960697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,498 miles (+13,928)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    55,498 miles
    Test number
    312767214225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,570 miles (+11,550)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    41,570 miles
    Test number
    560730691050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    30,020 miles
    Test number
    275290825011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 VYF

Does LC61 VYF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 VYF is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VYF?
The MOT on LC61 VYF is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 VYF done?
LC61 VYF was recorded at 146,660 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 10,582 miles a year.
Has LC61 VYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 VYF has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 VYF 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 VYF find?
LC61 VYF passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive.

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