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Kia Sorento

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,199 cc

LB12 CUWMOT history

LB12 CUW is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 30 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 26,779 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
26,779 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 CUW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 CUW was last recorded at 26,779 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 588 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
26,191 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
588 miles
Average per year
1,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 26,779 miles
  • 2025 – 26,191 miles
  • 2024 – 25,442 miles
  • 2023 – 24,837 miles
  • 2022 – 24,233 miles
  • 2021 – 23,669 miles
  • 2020 – 23,090 miles
  • 2019 – 20,847 miles
  • 2018 – 18,736 miles
  • 2017 – 16,483 miles
  • 2016 – 14,994 miles
  • 2015 – 13,320 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,779 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear towbar corroded

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,779 miles (+588)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    26,779 miles
    Test number
    919289577449
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear towbar corroded

  2. Pass26,191 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    26,191 miles
    Test number
    771233953549
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear All suspension control arms corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail26,191 miles (+749)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,191 miles
    Test number
    930630696769
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear All suspension control arms corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass25,442 miles (+605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    25,442 miles
    Test number
    484449038433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass24,837 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    24,837 miles
    Test number
    570951193336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail24,837 miles (+604)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,837 miles
    Test number
    235998460488
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass24,233 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    24,233 miles
    Test number
    317125791518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail24,233 miles (+564)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,233 miles
    Test number
    324531704618
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass23,669 miles (+579)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    23,669 miles
    Test number
    792400890113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass23,090 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    23,090 miles
    Test number
    466136573476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail23,090 miles (+2,243)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,090 miles
    Test number
    401971423474
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass20,847 miles (+2,111)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    20,847 miles
    Test number
    913181323979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,736 miles (+2,253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    18,736 miles
    Test number
    559859877531
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryAll four tyre cracked

  14. Pass16,483 miles (+1,489)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    16,483 miles
    Test number
    567210833847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,994 miles (+1,674)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    14,994 miles
    Test number
    245852142180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    13,320 miles
    Test number
    635456825196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 CUW

Does LB12 CUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 CUW is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 CUW?
The MOT on LB12 CUW is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 CUW done?
LB12 CUW was recorded at 26,779 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 1,211 miles a year.
Has LB12 CUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 CUW has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 CUW 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 LB12 CUW find?
LB12 CUW passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 13 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 10 more.

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