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Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,685 cc

LM61 VWRMOT history

LM61 VWR is a blue diesel Kia Sportage first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 97,622 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

LM61 VWR blue Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2026
Mileage
97,622 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,945 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 VWR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 VWR was last recorded at 97,622 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 95 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,527 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
95 miles
Average per year
5,945 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,622 miles
  • 2024 – 94,017 miles
  • 2023 – 92,611 miles
  • 2022 – 89,398 miles
  • 2021 – 84,577 miles
  • 2020 – 81,322 miles
  • 2019 – 73,609 miles
  • 2018 – 65,958 miles
  • 2017 – 56,972 miles
  • 2016 – 48,239 miles
  • 2015 – 40,035 miles
  • 2014 – 32,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,622 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front tyres worn on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,622 miles (+95)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    97,622 miles
    Test number
    583610955583
    • MinorOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail97,527 miles (+3,510)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,527 miles
    Test number
    859012724723
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass94,017 miles (+1,406)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    94,017 miles
    Test number
    839763279222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,611 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    92,611 miles
    Test number
    517755345828
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail92,611 miles (+3,213)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,611 miles
    Test number
    213197809505
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass89,398 miles (+4,821)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    89,398 miles
    Test number
    349088687412
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r hand brake needs attension

  7. Pass84,577 miles (+3,255)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    84,577 miles
    Test number
    146135874344
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass81,322 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    81,322 miles
    Test number
    777104148290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail81,317 miles (+7,708)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,317 miles
    Test number
    620814048966
    • DangerousParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass73,609 miles (+7,651)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    73,609 miles
    Test number
    141076824036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,958 miles (+8,986)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    65,958 miles
    Test number
    654161960280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,972 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    56,972 miles
    Test number
    223488716270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail56,969 miles (+8,730)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,969 miles
    Test number
    929408420730
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass48,239 miles (+62)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    48,239 miles
    Test number
    371966337360
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges

  15. Fail48,177 miles (+8,142)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,177 miles
    Test number
    580335527310
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges

  16. Pass40,035 miles (+7,977)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,035 miles
    Test number
    934195461239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    32,058 miles
    Test number
    549636964202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 VWR

Does LM61 VWR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM61 VWR expired on 2 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM61 VWR?
The MOT on LM61 VWR expired on 2 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM61 VWR done?
LM61 VWR was recorded at 97,622 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 5,945 miles a year.
Has LM61 VWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 VWR has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 VWR 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 VWR find?
LM61 VWR passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm.

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