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Kia Sorento

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,199 cc

LB12 CWMMOT history

LB12 CWM is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 10 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 136,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
136,033 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 CWM
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 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 CWM was last recorded at 136,033 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,030 miles · 5 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
10,210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,033 miles
  • 2025 – 134,719 miles
  • 2024 – 132,397 miles
  • 2023 – 128,549 miles
  • 2022 – 121,475 miles
  • 2021 – 110,714 miles
  • 2020 – 103,559 miles
  • 2019 – 84,441 miles
  • 2018 – 69,146 miles
  • 2017 – 49,889 miles
  • 2016 – 29,978 miles
  • 2015 – 17,842 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,033 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp slight damageRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear light lens damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass136,033 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    136,033 miles
    Test number
    748058375595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp slight damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail136,030 miles (+1,311)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,030 miles
    Test number
    662662523604
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp slight damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass134,719 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    134,719 miles
    Test number
    260934316057
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail134,715 miles (+2,318)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,715 miles
    Test number
    503714245452
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass132,397 miles (+3,848)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    132,397 miles
    Test number
    856575774637
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass128,549 miles (+7,074)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    128,549 miles
    Test number
    321172385400
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass121,475 miles (+10,761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    121,475 miles
    Test number
    529491687414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass110,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    110,714 miles
    Test number
    411664178569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail110,714 miles (+7,155)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,714 miles
    Test number
    834957174660
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass103,559 miles (+19,118)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    103,559 miles
    Test number
    799856423320
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
  11. Pass84,441 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,441 miles
    Test number
    701812254202
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens damage
    • AdvisoryWiper blades poor condition
  12. Fail84,440 miles (+15,294)5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,440 miles
    Test number
    400007806768
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working fitted to mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wear to outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wear to inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens damage
    • AdvisoryWiper blades poor condition
  13. Pass69,146 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    69,146 miles
    Test number
    871992121260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail69,143 miles (+19,254)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,143 miles
    Test number
    135926000220
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass49,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    49,889 miles
    Test number
    976207873364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,889 miles (+19,911)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,889 miles
    Test number
    819604083458
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  17. Pass29,978 miles (+12,136)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    29,978 miles
    Test number
    189586720952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    17,842 miles
    Test number
    285010175041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 CWM

Does LB12 CWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 CWM is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 CWM?
The MOT on LB12 CWM is valid until 6 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 CWM done?
LB12 CWM was recorded at 136,033 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 10,210 miles a year.
Has LB12 CWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 CWM has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 CWM 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 CWM find?
LB12 CWM passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear lamp slight damage; oil leak, but not excessive.

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