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Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 1,685 cc

LJ66 ZRUMOT history

LJ66 ZRU is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 1 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 62,867 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

LJ66 ZRU silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
62,867 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,736 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LJ66 ZRU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
1 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LJ66 ZRU was last recorded at 62,867 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 5,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,858 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,009 miles
Average per year
5,736 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,867 miles
  • 2024 – 57,858 miles
  • 2023 – 51,841 miles
  • 2022 – 45,856 miles
  • 2021 – 39,990 miles
  • 2020 – 34,843 miles
  • 2019 – 28,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,867 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 16 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,867 miles (+5,009)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    62,867 miles
    Test number
    851197650583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass57,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    57,858 miles
    Test number
    679586682478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail57,855 miles (+6,014)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,855 miles
    Test number
    286621995523
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass51,841 miles (+5,985)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    51,841 miles
    Test number
    213139165067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge stepped/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  5. Pass45,856 miles (+5,866)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    45,856 miles
    Test number
    508739626752
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread cracked/inner tread stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitor light on

  6. Pass39,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    39,990 miles
    Test number
    956460712710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail39,990 miles (+5,147)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,990 miles
    Test number
    749082567631
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass34,843 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    34,843 miles
    Test number
    998625280676
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted in both outer rear seats, seat belts not checked

  9. Fail34,843 miles (+6,300)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,843 miles
    Test number
    686861376449
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted in both outer rear seats, seat belts not checked

  10. Pass28,543 miles (+1,825)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    28,543 miles
    Test number
    762543439025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,718 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    26,718 miles
    Test number
    834785899757
    • AdvisoryRear tyres splitting in treads

Questions about LJ66 ZRU

Does LJ66 ZRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LJ66 ZRU is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LJ66 ZRU?
The MOT on LJ66 ZRU is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LJ66 ZRU done?
LJ66 ZRU was recorded at 62,867 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 5,736 miles a year.
Has LJ66 ZRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LJ66 ZRU has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LJ66 ZRU 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 ZRU find?
LJ66 ZRU passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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