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Kia Sorento

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,199 cc

LB12 CWEMOT history

LB12 CWE is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 8 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 115,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
115,644 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 CWE
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 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 CWE was last recorded at 115,644 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,610 miles · 3 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
7,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,644 miles
  • 2025 – 110,922 miles
  • 2024 – 110,687 miles
  • 2023 – 104,591 miles
  • 2022 – 98,492 miles
  • 2021 – 92,485 miles
  • 2020 – 84,438 miles
  • 2019 – 74,819 miles
  • 2018 – 64,404 miles
  • 2017 – 53,288 miles
  • 2016 – 43,160 miles
  • 2015 – 32,224 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,644 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryAll of underbody painted with undersealRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,644 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    115,644 miles
    Test number
    333844567863
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll of underbody painted with underseal

  2. Fail115,610 miles (+4,688)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,610 miles
    Test number
    689794871900
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll of underbody painted with underseal

  3. Pass110,922 miles (+235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    110,922 miles
    Test number
    847744210878
    • AdvisoryUnder body under seal covering suspension parts

  4. Pass110,687 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    110,687 miles
    Test number
    709946156137
    • AdvisoryUnder body under seal covering suspension parts

  5. Pass110,643 miles (+6,052)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    110,643 miles
    Test number
    255122145667
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from turbo pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass104,591 miles (+57)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    104,591 miles
    Test number
    760201394150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail104,534 miles (+6,042)3 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,534 miles
    Test number
    965311800946
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass98,492 miles (+6,007)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    98,492 miles
    Test number
    427393223889
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass92,485 miles (+8,047)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    92,485 miles
    Test number
    217478272646
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting low and unevenly worn on inner edges

  10. Pass84,438 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    84,438 miles
    Test number
    123054738089
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail84,438 miles (+9,619)1 dangerous3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,438 miles
    Test number
    485408711097
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  12. Pass74,819 miles (+10,415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,819 miles
    Test number
    159703136957
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Pass64,404 miles (+11,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    64,404 miles
    Test number
    626932464303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  14. Pass53,288 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    53,288 miles
    Test number
    644249621213
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  15. Fail53,288 miles (+10,128)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,288 miles
    Test number
    215413807595
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  16. Pass43,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    43,160 miles
    Test number
    946361239049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail43,157 miles (+10,933)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,157 miles
    Test number
    939670902977
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass32,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    32,224 miles
    Test number
    195992595150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 CWE

Does LB12 CWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 CWE is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 CWE?
The MOT on LB12 CWE is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 CWE done?
LB12 CWE was recorded at 115,644 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 7,472 miles a year.
Has LB12 CWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 CWE has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 CWE 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 CWE find?
LB12 CWE passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; all of underbody painted with underseal.

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