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Kia Sorento

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,199 cc

LB12 CWAMOT history

LB12 CWA is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 10 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 106,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
106,664 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 CWA
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
10 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 CWA was last recorded at 106,664 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 8,802 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,862 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,802 miles
Average per year
6,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,664 miles
  • 2025 – 97,862 miles
  • 2024 – 94,151 miles
  • 2023 – 90,663 miles
  • 2022 – 86,948 miles
  • 2021 – 82,466 miles
  • 2020 – 75,856 miles
  • 2019 – 71,374 miles
  • 2018 – 65,992 miles
  • 2017 – 57,618 miles
  • 2016 – 52,193 miles
  • 2015 – 38,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,664 miles
  • AdvisoryFront 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))

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush starting to separate.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Beam deflectors are stuck to the off and near side front headlamps glass.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,664 miles (+8,802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    106,664 miles
    Test number
    355638982786
    • AdvisoryFront 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))

  2. Pass97,862 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    97,862 miles
    Test number
    561606895635
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail97,862 miles (+3,711)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,862 miles
    Test number
    167871799025
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass94,151 miles (+3,488)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    94,151 miles
    Test number
    555144293132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,663 miles (+59)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    90,663 miles
    Test number
    632867139087
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush starting to separate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail90,604 miles (+3,656)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,604 miles
    Test number
    526899682904
    • MajorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush starting to separate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass86,948 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    86,948 miles
    Test number
    473082504962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail86,948 miles (+4,482)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,948 miles
    Test number
    132663440157
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass82,466 miles (+6,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    82,466 miles
    Test number
    240476980947
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass75,856 miles (+4,482)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    75,856 miles
    Test number
    597561203774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,374 miles (+5,382)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,374 miles
    Test number
    766770186091
    • Advisory3rd row of seats and seat belts not tested.Seats stowed in loaded boot floor
    • AdvisoryO/S headlamp output slightly reduced
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some components

  12. Pass65,992 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    65,992 miles
    Test number
    356836731323
    • Advisory3rd row of seats and seat belts not tested.Seats folded into loaded boot floor
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail65,992 miles (+8,374)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,992 miles
    Test number
    270502182300
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Advisory3rd row of seats and seat belts not tested.Seats folded into loaded boot floor
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass57,618 miles (+56)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    57,618 miles
    Test number
    711540910482
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBeam deflectors are stuck to the off and near side front headlamps glass.
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.
    • AdvisoryNear side front wiper blade rubber is split.
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

  15. Fail57,562 miles (+5,369)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,562 miles
    Test number
    932266839398
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBeam deflectors are stuck to the off and near side front headlamps glass.
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.
    • AdvisoryNear side front wiper blade rubber is split.
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

  16. Pass52,193 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    52,193 miles
    Test number
    499582078655
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail52,193 miles (+13,522)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,193 miles
    Test number
    952494132467
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass38,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    38,671 miles
    Test number
    565985585172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 CWA

Does LB12 CWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 CWA is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 CWA?
The MOT on LB12 CWA is valid until 1 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 CWA done?
LB12 CWA was recorded at 106,664 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 6,090 miles a year.
Has LB12 CWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 CWA has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 CWA 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 CWA find?
LB12 CWA passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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