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Kia Sorento

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,199 cc

LB12 CVAMOT history

LB12 CVA is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 30 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 143,207 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
143,207 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 CVA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 CVA was last recorded at 143,207 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 10,606 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,601 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,606 miles
Average per year
10,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,207 miles
  • 2025 – 132,601 miles
  • 2024 – 122,298 miles
  • 2023 – 110,116 miles
  • 2022 – 96,313 miles
  • 2020 – 85,004 miles
  • 2019 – 73,089 miles
  • 2018 – 61,241 miles
  • 2017 – 44,339 miles
  • 2016 – 32,312 miles
  • 2015 – 30,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,207 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front some leds not working on wing mirror, also lens cracked
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Central control arm bushes deteriorated, NS & OS
  • 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 (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,207 miles (+10,606)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    143,207 miles
    Test number
    463532694675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front some leds not working on wing mirror, also lens cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Central control arm bushes deteriorated, NS & OS
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass132,601 miles (+10,303)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    132,601 miles
    Test number
    356964463385
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front some leds not working on wing mirror
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner control arm bushes deterioated - both sides

  3. Pass122,298 miles (+12,182)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    122,298 miles
    Test number
    279288912141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass110,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    110,116 miles
    Test number
    976369101615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail110,116 miles (+13,803)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,116 miles
    Test number
    765194313823
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass96,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    96,313 miles
    Test number
    922253302741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail96,313 miles (+11,309)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,313 miles
    Test number
    621065606253
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass85,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    85,004 miles
    Test number
    412516628492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail85,004 miles (+11,915)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,004 miles
    Test number
    968340341754
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass73,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,089 miles
    Test number
    313052816281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail73,089 miles (+11,848)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,089 miles
    Test number
    930637454276
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom wishbone bush bonding failed on front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass61,241 miles (+5,026)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,241 miles
    Test number
    189660278560
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass56,215 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    56,215 miles
    Test number
    339442273948
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail56,213 miles (+11,874)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,213 miles
    Test number
    688329181093
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass44,339 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    44,339 miles
    Test number
    664806977988
    • AdvisoryNot able to check re4ar seats/belts
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre tread wearing slightly uneven inner edge

  16. Fail44,339 miles (+12,027)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,339 miles
    Test number
    818139146218
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNot able to check re4ar seats/belts
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre tread wearing slightly uneven inner edge

  17. Pass32,312 miles (+1,388)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    32,312 miles
    Test number
    921774681403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,924 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    30,924 miles
    Test number
    447843285153
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB12 CVA

Does LB12 CVA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 CVA is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 CVA?
The MOT on LB12 CVA is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 CVA done?
LB12 CVA was recorded at 143,207 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 10,658 miles a year.
Has LB12 CVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 CVA has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB12 CVA 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 CVA find?
LB12 CVA passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front some leds not working on wing mirror, also lens cracked; rear coil spring corroded ns & os, and 2 more.

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