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Kia Sportage

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LA12 DWLMOT history

LA12 DWL is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 78,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

LA12 DWL black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
78,242 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,064 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 DWL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 DWL was last recorded at 78,242 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 4,843 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
73,399 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,843 miles
Average per year
5,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,242 miles
  • 2025 – 73,399 miles
  • 2024 – 67,346 miles
  • 2023 – 62,018 miles
  • 2022 – 57,173 miles
  • 2021 – 52,875 miles
  • 2020 – 48,259 miles
  • 2019 – 44,627 miles
  • 2018 – 39,404 miles
  • 2017 – 34,576 miles
  • 2016 – 29,553 miles
  • 2015 – 22,609 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,242 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 13 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    78,242 miles
    Test number
    141138441588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail78,241 miles (+4,842)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,241 miles
    Test number
    230086352607
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. Pass73,399 miles (+6,053)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    73,399 miles
    Test number
    464969686064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,346 miles (+5,328)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    67,346 miles
    Test number
    179257973800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass62,018 miles (+4,845)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    62,018 miles
    Test number
    226682457396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,173 miles (+4,298)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    57,173 miles
    Test number
    770788725092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,875 miles (+4,616)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    52,875 miles
    Test number
    791926663423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,259 miles (+3,632)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    48,259 miles
    Test number
    476173900825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,627 miles (+5,223)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    44,627 miles
    Test number
    182419514782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass39,404 miles (+4,828)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    39,404 miles
    Test number
    636274881412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,576 miles (+5,023)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    34,576 miles
    Test number
    377506028257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,553 miles (+6,944)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    29,553 miles
    Test number
    504706050744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    22,609 miles
    Test number
    428194495110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA12 DWL

Does LA12 DWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 DWL is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA12 DWL?
The MOT on LA12 DWL is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA12 DWL done?
LA12 DWL was recorded at 78,242 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 5,064 miles a year.
Has LA12 DWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 DWL has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LA12 DWL 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 LA12 DWL find?
LA12 DWL passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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