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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LP61 LMJMOT history

LP61 LMJ is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 25 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 144,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2026.

LP61 LMJ silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
144,476 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 LMJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 LMJ was last recorded at 144,476 miles on 14 Feb 2026, 7,275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,201 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,275 miles
Average per year
8,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,476 miles
  • 2025 – 137,201 miles
  • 2024 – 128,341 miles
  • 2023 – 118,426 miles
  • 2022 – 110,192 miles
  • 2021 – 102,353 miles
  • 2020 – 97,333 miles
  • 2019 – 88,578 miles
  • 2018 – 80,662 miles
  • 2017 – 72,898 miles
  • 2016 – 62,478 miles
  • 2015 – 53,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,476 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear rear exhaust heatshield loose.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    144,476 miles
    Test number
    865341283875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail144,076 miles (+6,875)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,076 miles
    Test number
    940290563598
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass137,201 miles (+8,860)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    137,201 miles
    Test number
    892861911726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    128,341 miles
    Test number
    332654280076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail128,341 miles (+9,915)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,341 miles
    Test number
    659688818166
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass118,426 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    118,426 miles
    Test number
    234562879947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail118,361 miles (+8,169)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,361 miles
    Test number
    933843346193
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass110,192 miles (+7,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    110,192 miles
    Test number
    577865553274
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 [inner edges worn low]. (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass102,353 miles (+82)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    102,353 miles
    Test number
    208202671310
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust heatshield loose.
  10. Fail102,271 miles (+4,938)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,271 miles
    Test number
    783766027352
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust heatshield loose.
  11. Pass97,333 miles (+8,755)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,333 miles
    Test number
    212686705559
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources [dim]. (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass88,578 miles (+7,916)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    88,578 miles
    Test number
    908307709069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,662 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    80,662 miles
    Test number
    261325768318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,641 miles (+7,743)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,641 miles
    Test number
    906944752008
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  15. Pass72,898 miles (+10,420)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    72,898 miles
    Test number
    866402322058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,478 miles (+8,756)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    62,478 miles
    Test number
    591356639672
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass53,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    53,722 miles
    Test number
    466105615046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP61 LMJ

Does LP61 LMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 LMJ is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP61 LMJ?
The MOT on LP61 LMJ is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 LMJ done?
LP61 LMJ was recorded at 144,476 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2026, an average of 8,189 miles a year.
Has LP61 LMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 LMJ has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LP61 LMJ 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 LP61 LMJ find?
LP61 LMJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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