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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LM61 YBOMOT history

LM61 YBO is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 30 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 33,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

LM61 YBO black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
33,280 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 YBO
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
30 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 YBO was last recorded at 33,280 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 640 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Dec 2015: 3,547 miles, lower than 27,075 miles on 19 Dec 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
32,640 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
640 miles
Average per year
554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,280 miles
  • 2025 – 32,640 miles
  • 2024 – 31,643 miles
  • 2023 – 30,531 miles
  • 2021 – 29,934 miles
  • 2020 – 29,058 miles
  • 2019 – 27,490 miles
  • 2018 – 22,395 miles
  • 2017 – 16,927 miles
  • 2016 – 9,283 miles
  • 2015 – 3,547 miles
  • 2014 – 27,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,280 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNSF+OSF truck rod end corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,280 miles (+640)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    33,280 miles
    Test number
    736681893548
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNSF+OSF truck rod end corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass32,640 miles (+997)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    32,640 miles
    Test number
    378739619539
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass31,643 miles (+1,112)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    31,643 miles
    Test number
    961064623452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass30,531 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    30,531 miles
    Test number
    229618345376
    • AdvisoryFront front steering components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle slight oil leak

  5. Fail30,531 miles (+597)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,531 miles
    Test number
    370744301155
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront front steering components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle slight oil leak

  6. Pass29,934 miles (+876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    29,934 miles
    Test number
    874234979966
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass29,058 miles (+1,568)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    29,058 miles
    Test number
    846457765712
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass27,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    27,490 miles
    Test number
    420296087873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail27,490 miles (+5,095)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,490 miles
    Test number
    975266523241
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass22,395 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    22,395 miles
    Test number
    638202733505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail22,386 miles (+5,459)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,386 miles
    Test number
    372208363002
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass16,927 miles (+7,644)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    16,927 miles
    Test number
    571640339156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass9,283 miles (+5,736)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    9,283 miles
    Test number
    362141100552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass3,547 miles (-23,528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    3,547 miles
    Test number
    687703637926
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass27,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    27,075 miles
    Test number
    776493854300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 YBO

Does LM61 YBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 YBO is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 YBO?
The MOT on LM61 YBO is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 YBO done?
LM61 YBO was recorded at 33,280 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 554 miles a year.
Has LM61 YBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 YBO has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LM61 YBO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Dec 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM61 YBO find?
LM61 YBO passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nsf+osf truck rod end corroded; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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