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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LM61 EPFMOT history

LM61 EPF is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 106,969 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

LM61 EPF black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Sept 2027
Mileage
106,969 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,996 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 EPF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 EPF was last recorded at 106,969 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,969 miles · 25 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,996 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,969 miles
  • 2025 – 98,697 miles
  • 2024 – 90,847 miles
  • 2023 – 85,264 miles
  • 2022 – 82,320 miles
  • 2021 – 79,038 miles
  • 2020 – 76,862 miles
  • 2019 – 71,535 miles
  • 2018 – 68,761 miles
  • 2017 – 58,623 miles
  • 2016 – 50,768 miles
  • 2015 – 42,760 miles
  • 2014 – 35,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,969 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen Chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Light corrosion on Sub-frame/suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,969 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    106,969 miles
    Test number
    715750160233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail106,969 miles (+8,272)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,969 miles
    Test number
    607997661807
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass98,697 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    98,697 miles
    Test number
    236523073234
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Light corrosion on Sub-frame/suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail98,697 miles (+7,850)5 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,697 miles
    Test number
    138327251497
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Light corrosion on Sub-frame/suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass90,847 miles (+2,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    90,847 miles
    Test number
    388500351591
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass87,948 miles (+2,684)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    87,948 miles
    Test number
    458634475583
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass85,264 miles (+2,944)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    85,264 miles
    Test number
    974728957068
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass82,320 miles (+3,282)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    82,320 miles
    Test number
    876437471687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass79,038 miles (+2,176)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    79,038 miles
    Test number
    397160691143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    76,862 miles
    Test number
    909238099964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail76,862 miles (+5,327)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,862 miles
    Test number
    359713589510
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass71,535 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    71,535 miles
    Test number
    191072468860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail71,535 miles (+2,774)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,535 miles
    Test number
    320142796651
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass68,761 miles (+330)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    68,761 miles
    Test number
    322726296645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail68,431 miles (+9,808)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,431 miles
    Test number
    738011289632
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass58,623 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    58,623 miles
    Test number
    897192046985
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail58,623 miles (+7,855)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,623 miles
    Test number
    256975543516
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass50,768 miles (+8,008)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    50,768 miles
    Test number
    137953379520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,760 miles (+7,237)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    42,760 miles
    Test number
    396637573319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,523 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    35,523 miles
    Test number
    716180604351
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inside edge.
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Questions about LM61 EPF

Does LM61 EPF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 EPF is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 EPF?
The MOT on LM61 EPF is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 EPF done?
LM61 EPF was recorded at 106,969 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 5,996 miles a year.
Has LM61 EPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 EPF has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 EPF 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 LM61 EPF find?
LM61 EPF passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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