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Kia Sorento

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,199 cc

LB12 CVWMOT history

LB12 CVW is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 8 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 165,123 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
165,123 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,741 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 CVW
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
8 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 CVW was last recorded at 165,123 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 9,781 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,342 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,781 miles
Average per year
11,741 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,123 miles
  • 2025 – 155,342 miles
  • 2024 – 146,890 miles
  • 2023 – 134,763 miles
  • 2022 – 117,745 miles
  • 2021 – 102,017 miles
  • 2020 – 88,425 miles
  • 2019 – 71,655 miles
  • 2018 – 55,303 miles
  • 2017 – 44,375 miles
  • 2016 – 42,976 miles
  • 2015 – 33,202 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,123 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 8 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,123 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    165,123 miles
    Test number
    936288693709
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail165,120 miles (+9,778)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,120 miles
    Test number
    609189158759
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass155,342 miles (+8,452)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    155,342 miles
    Test number
    149501278412
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass146,890 miles (+12,127)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    146,890 miles
    Test number
    941744496019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle been undersealed

  5. Pass134,763 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    134,763 miles
    Test number
    378239692450
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail134,763 miles (+17,018)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,763 miles
    Test number
    222713430338
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass117,745 miles (+186)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    117,745 miles
    Test number
    968895483572
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail117,559 miles (+15,542)2 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,559 miles
    Test number
    671015019600
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass102,017 miles (+13,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    102,017 miles
    Test number
    798700666728
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass88,425 miles (+16,770)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    88,425 miles
    Test number
    843744920229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,655 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    71,655 miles
    Test number
    494222845639
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail71,655 miles (+16,352)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,655 miles
    Test number
    340304262585
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass55,303 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    55,303 miles
    Test number
    189198287409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisorySigns of brake bind o/s/r

  14. Fail55,281 miles (+10,906)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,281 miles
    Test number
    833463634475
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisorySigns of brake bind o/s/r

  15. Pass44,375 miles (+1,399)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    44,375 miles
    Test number
    648507652942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,976 miles (+9,774)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    42,976 miles
    Test number
    345009470495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,202 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    33,202 miles
    Test number
    315959685175
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Questions about LB12 CVW

Does LB12 CVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 CVW is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 CVW?
The MOT on LB12 CVW is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 CVW done?
LB12 CVW was recorded at 165,123 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 11,741 miles a year.
Has LB12 CVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 CVW has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 CVW 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 CVW find?
LB12 CVW passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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