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White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,200 cc

LA12 WBOMOT history

LA12 WBO is a white diesel Kia Sportage first used on 9 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 20 MOT tests, with 156,803 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

LA12 WBO white Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
156,803 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
11 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 WBO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
9 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 WBO was last recorded at 156,803 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,778 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
10,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,803 miles
  • 2024 – 147,559 miles
  • 2023 – 138,475 miles
  • 2022 – 131,114 miles
  • 2021 – 120,318 miles
  • 2020 – 110,347 miles
  • 2019 – 99,152 miles
  • 2018 – 86,563 miles
  • 2017 – 74,492 miles
  • 2016 – 63,995 miles
  • 2015 – 53,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,803 miles
  • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light not working
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Front Bumper slightly insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,803 miles (+25)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    156,803 miles
    Test number
    287600694428
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light not working
    • 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 Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail156,778 miles (+9,219)1 dangerous5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,778 miles
    Test number
    579586524135
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Engine oil level excessively high (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass147,559 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    147,559 miles
    Test number
    460308262757
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail147,559 miles (+9,084)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,559 miles
    Test number
    131241712701
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass138,475 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    138,475 miles
    Test number
    624630573844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail138,473 miles (+7,359)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,473 miles
    Test number
    436371676698
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass131,114 miles (+49)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    131,114 miles
    Test number
    634717045636
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Fail131,065 miles (+10,747)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,065 miles
    Test number
    794995089662
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass120,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    120,318 miles
    Test number
    163406650676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail120,318 miles (+9,971)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,318 miles
    Test number
    808725143259
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass110,347 miles (+131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    110,347 miles
    Test number
    155636063410
    • AdvisoryBoth registration plate lenses missing
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail110,216 miles (+11,064)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,216 miles
    Test number
    361124611201
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth registration plate lenses missing
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass99,152 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    99,152 miles
    Test number
    881163469215
    • AdvisoryN/s reg light lens missing

  14. Fail99,152 miles (+12,589)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,152 miles
    Test number
    427828658628
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s reg light lens missing

  15. Pass86,563 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    86,563 miles
    Test number
    594641488225
    • AdvisoryN/s reg light lens missing

  16. Fail86,561 miles (+12,069)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,561 miles
    Test number
    208521394204
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryN/s reg light lens missing

  17. Pass74,492 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    74,492 miles
    Test number
    267833186451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front bumper insecure looks like accident damage no sharp edges

  18. Fail74,492 miles (+10,497)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,492 miles
    Test number
    910402633541
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front bumper insecure looks like accident damage no sharp edges

  19. Pass63,995 miles (+10,361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,995 miles
    Test number
    547570720083
    • AdvisoryEmissions passed, too low to produce printout.
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted n/s/r.

  20. Pass53,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    53,634 miles
    Test number
    984581585588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA12 WBO

Does LA12 WBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 WBO is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LA12 WBO?
The MOT on LA12 WBO is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA12 WBO done?
LA12 WBO was recorded at 156,803 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 10,195 miles a year.
Has LA12 WBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 WBO has failed 9 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LA12 WBO 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 WBO find?
LA12 WBO passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: all direction indicators slightly discoloured; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; nearside front fog light not working, and 5 more.

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