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Kia Sorento

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,199 cc

LB12 CVYMOT history

LB12 CVY is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 8 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 107,191 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
107,191 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,349 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 CVY
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 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 CVY was last recorded at 107,191 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,178 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
7,349 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,191 miles
  • 2024 – 101,758 miles
  • 2023 – 95,030 miles
  • 2022 – 88,003 miles
  • 2021 – 81,292 miles
  • 2020 – 75,658 miles
  • 2019 – 69,637 miles
  • 2018 – 63,003 miles
  • 2017 – 56,531 miles
  • 2016 – 48,539 miles
  • 2015 – 29,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,191 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe section of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe section of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just reached.

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule metal section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule metal section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass107,191 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    107,191 miles
    Test number
    231460798118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe section of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe section of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just reached.

  2. Fail107,178 miles (+5,420)11 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,178 miles
    Test number
    178484438166
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear section (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear section (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe section of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe section of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass101,758 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    101,758 miles
    Test number
    895055257354
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule metal section (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule metal section (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  4. Fail101,758 miles (+63)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,758 miles
    Test number
    711139413941
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended 3rd row (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule metal section (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule metal section (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  5. Fail101,695 miles (+6,665)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,695 miles
    Test number
    315823350884
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass95,030 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    95,030 miles
    Test number
    336697982021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail95,030 miles (+7,027)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,030 miles
    Test number
    735818563026
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wire exposed (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass88,003 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    88,003 miles
    Test number
    940632861832
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre deflated

  9. Fail88,000 miles (+6,708)3 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,000 miles
    Test number
    943049423301
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre deflated

  10. Pass81,292 miles (+5,634)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    81,292 miles
    Test number
    535932003848
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass75,658 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    75,658 miles
    Test number
    843943552979
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail75,657 miles (+6,020)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,657 miles
    Test number
    540576788923
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass69,637 miles (+6,634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,637 miles
    Test number
    807912908750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass63,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    63,003 miles
    Test number
    852095869154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,003 miles (+6,472)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,003 miles
    Test number
    997783541186
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  16. Pass56,531 miles (+7,992)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    56,531 miles
    Test number
    700194751501
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear rear seat belts not tested boot area very full items

  17. Pass48,539 miles (+5,859)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    48,539 miles
    Test number
    715160731021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,680 miles (+12,948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    42,680 miles
    Test number
    806443757246
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner shoulders
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  19. Pass29,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    29,732 miles
    Test number
    819153405129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 CVY

Does LB12 CVY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 CVY is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 CVY?
The MOT on LB12 CVY is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 CVY done?
LB12 CVY was recorded at 107,191 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 7,349 miles a year.
Has LB12 CVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 CVY has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 CVY 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 CVY find?
LB12 CVY passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe section of flexi hose; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe section of flexi hose; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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