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Kia Sorento

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 2,199 cc

LM61 RKAMOT history

LM61 RKA is a blue diesel Kia Sorento first used on 18 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 190,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

LM61 RKA blue Kia Sorento – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sorento, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
190,242 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
12 passed · 10 failed
Per year
13,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 RKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 RKA was last recorded at 190,242 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 1,200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,042 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,200 miles
Average per year
13,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 190,242 miles
  • 2024 – 189,042 miles
  • 2023 – 187,753 miles
  • 2022 – 174,453 miles
  • 2021 – 162,310 miles
  • 2020 – 153,054 miles
  • 2019 – 139,360 miles
  • 2018 – 117,879 miles
  • 2017 – 101,223 miles
  • 2016 – 80,756 miles
  • 2015 – 57,633 miles
  • 2014 – 39,904 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,242 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Unable to test rear seat belts due to objects on seats

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,242 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    190,242 miles
    Test number
    868924551123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail190,242 miles (+1,200)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,242 miles
    Test number
    784659952214
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass189,042 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    189,042 miles
    Test number
    536605875595
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail189,039 miles (+1,286)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,039 miles
    Test number
    172722176791
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass187,753 miles (+48)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    187,753 miles
    Test number
    165045681545
    • 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))

  6. Fail187,705 miles (+13,252)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,705 miles
    Test number
    393238821135
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  7. Pass174,453 miles (+221)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    174,453 miles
    Test number
    185086773061
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to test rear seat belts due to objects on seats

  8. Fail174,232 miles (+11,922)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,232 miles
    Test number
    981250695652
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to test rear seat belts due to objects on seats

  9. Pass162,310 miles (+104)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    162,310 miles
    Test number
    577742473196
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail162,206 miles (+9,152)2 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,206 miles
    Test number
    483000124417
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass153,054 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    153,054 miles
    Test number
    450672777287
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( Lipped ). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail153,054 miles (+13,694)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,054 miles
    Test number
    185803710700
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( Lipped ). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass139,360 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    139,360 miles
    Test number
    180360970464
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail139,360 miles (+21,481)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,360 miles
    Test number
    139653290657
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass117,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    117,879 miles
    Test number
    947280181417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail117,879 miles (+16,656)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,879 miles
    Test number
    770732805584
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  17. Pass101,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    101,223 miles
    Test number
    180292129068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail101,223 miles (+20,467)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,223 miles
    Test number
    305872373745
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

  19. Pass80,756 miles (+23,123)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    80,756 miles
    Test number
    619561647456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,633 miles (+17,729)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    57,633 miles
    Test number
    296654528056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail39,904 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,904 miles
    Test number
    359613774201
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass39,904 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    39,904 miles
    Test number
    618863874218
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LM61 RKA

Does LM61 RKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 RKA is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 RKA?
The MOT on LM61 RKA is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 RKA done?
LM61 RKA was recorded at 190,242 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 13,472 miles a year.
Has LM61 RKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 RKA has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 RKA 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 RKA find?
LM61 RKA passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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