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Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 1,685 cc

LJ66 ZPXMOT history

LJ66 ZPX is a blue diesel Kia Sportage first used on 2 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 94,386 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

LJ66 ZPX blue Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
94,386 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,209 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LJ66 ZPX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
2 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LJ66 ZPX was last recorded at 94,386 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 10,763 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,623 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
10,763 miles
Average per year
8,209 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,386 miles
  • 2025 – 83,623 miles
  • 2024 – 68,197 miles
  • 2023 – 54,076 miles
  • 2022 – 51,503 miles
  • 2021 – 46,611 miles
  • 2020 – 42,392 miles
  • 2019 – 37,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,386 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 26 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,386 miles (+10,763)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    94,386 miles
    Test number
    370781751076
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass83,623 miles (+15,426)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    83,623 miles
    Test number
    905280518433
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside Slightly worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass68,197 miles (+139)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    68,197 miles
    Test number
    284403648656
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail68,058 miles (+13,982)2 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,058 miles
    Test number
    179072145532
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass54,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    54,076 miles
    Test number
    495415590293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail54,074 miles (+8)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,074 miles
    Test number
    968802347836
    • DangerousCentral Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass54,066 miles (+2,563)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    54,066 miles
    Test number
    749971079986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,503 miles (+4,892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    51,503 miles
    Test number
    686723783709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass46,611 miles (+4,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    46,611 miles
    Test number
    348584689346
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  10. Pass42,392 miles (+5,117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    42,392 miles
    Test number
    290322884927
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  11. Pass37,275 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    37,275 miles
    Test number
    186509997837
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin and close to 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about LJ66 ZPX

Does LJ66 ZPX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LJ66 ZPX is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LJ66 ZPX?
The MOT on LJ66 ZPX is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LJ66 ZPX done?
LJ66 ZPX was recorded at 94,386 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 8,209 miles a year.
Has LJ66 ZPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LJ66 ZPX has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LJ66 ZPX 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 LJ66 ZPX find?
LJ66 ZPX passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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