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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,685 cc

LR61 GZBMOT history

LR61 GZB is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 7 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 128,083 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

LR61 GZB black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
128,083 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 GZB
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
7 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 GZB was last recorded at 128,083 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 7,402 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,681 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,402 miles
Average per year
7,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,083 miles
  • 2024 – 120,681 miles
  • 2023 – 115,645 miles
  • 2022 – 102,339 miles
  • 2021 – 93,524 miles
  • 2020 – 87,051 miles
  • 2019 – 80,687 miles
  • 2018 – 70,050 miles
  • 2017 – 60,351 miles
  • 2015 – 49,735 miles
  • 2014 – 41,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,083 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush worn (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.

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2026

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,083 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    128,083 miles
    Test number
    131570537943
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail128,083 miles (+7,402)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,083 miles
    Test number
    305508030471
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass120,681 miles (+502)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    120,681 miles
    Test number
    909153197992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass120,179 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    120,179 miles
    Test number
    259881567854
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail120,179 miles (+4,534)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,179 miles
    Test number
    558253758048
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass115,645 miles (+303)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    115,645 miles
    Test number
    561748521559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail115,342 miles (+13,003)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,342 miles
    Test number
    740669189868
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass102,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    102,339 miles
    Test number
    328965666001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail102,339 miles (+8,815)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,339 miles
    Test number
    381248703132
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside 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))

  10. Pass93,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    93,524 miles
    Test number
    450250940810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail93,524 miles (+6,473)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,524 miles
    Test number
    494852493570
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass87,051 miles (+6,364)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    87,051 miles
    Test number
    458022324512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,687 miles (+10,637)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    80,687 miles
    Test number
    956867211573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,050 miles (+9,699)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    70,050 miles
    Test number
    372385905527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,351 miles (+487)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    60,351 miles
    Test number
    175359961266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,864 miles (+94)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    59,864 miles
    Test number
    389415785662
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail59,770 miles (+10,035)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,770 miles
    Test number
    286353741591
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass49,735 miles (+7,907)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    49,735 miles
    Test number
    521874422838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    41,828 miles
    Test number
    486038894251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR61 GZB

Does LR61 GZB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 GZB is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 GZB?
The MOT on LR61 GZB is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 GZB done?
LR61 GZB was recorded at 128,083 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 7,701 miles a year.
Has LR61 GZB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 GZB has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR61 GZB 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 LR61 GZB find?
LR61 GZB passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush worn; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush worn.

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