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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,685 cc

LM61 LYJMOT history

LM61 LYJ is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 135,932 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

LM61 LYJ black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
135,932 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 LYJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 LYJ was last recorded at 135,932 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 5,631 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
130,301 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,631 miles
Average per year
7,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,932 miles
  • 2025 – 130,301 miles
  • 2024 – 126,535 miles
  • 2023 – 119,895 miles
  • 2022 – 111,775 miles
  • 2021 – 104,316 miles
  • 2020 – 98,358 miles
  • 2019 – 90,494 miles
  • 2018 – 79,720 miles
  • 2017 – 73,989 miles
  • 2016 – 59,028 miles
  • 2015 – 45,559 miles
  • 2014 – 44,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,932 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Engine bay, sills and under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 31 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,932 miles (+5,631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    135,932 miles
    Test number
    877391491100
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass130,301 miles (+3,766)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    130,301 miles
    Test number
    422738568227
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  3. Pass126,535 miles (+6,640)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    126,535 miles
    Test number
    925839153078
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryEngine bay, sills and under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded O/s and N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass119,895 miles (+8,120)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    119,895 miles
    Test number
    497238104516
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryEngine bay, sills and under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass111,775 miles (+7,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    111,775 miles
    Test number
    492241890726
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass104,316 miles (+5,958)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    104,316 miles
    Test number
    793975114006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,358 miles (+7,864)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    98,358 miles
    Test number
    426749798422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,494 miles
    Test number
    790441452501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail90,494 miles (+10,774)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,494 miles
    Test number
    349839638300
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass79,720 miles (+5,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    79,720 miles
    Test number
    978950617844
    • 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))

  11. Pass73,989 miles (+3,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    73,989 miles
    Test number
    294534761034
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  12. Pass70,458 miles (+11,430)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    70,458 miles
    Test number
    453790389880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,028 miles (+13,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    59,028 miles
    Test number
    227774437986
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass45,559 miles (+1,531)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,559 miles
    Test number
    148649895480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,028 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    44,028 miles
    Test number
    517044404346
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LM61 LYJ

Does LM61 LYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 LYJ is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 LYJ?
The MOT on LM61 LYJ 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 LM61 LYJ done?
LM61 LYJ was recorded at 135,932 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 7,816 miles a year.
Has LM61 LYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 LYJ has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on LM61 LYJ 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 LYJ find?
LM61 LYJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bushes.

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