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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 FJXMOT history

LB12 FJX is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 21 Jun 2012. Its MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 157,275 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jul 2026
Mileage
157,275 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,489 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 FJX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 FJX was last recorded at 157,275 miles on 7 Jul 2025, 14,271 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,004 miles · 18 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
14,271 miles
Average per year
12,489 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,275 miles
  • 2024 – 143,004 miles
  • 2023 – 124,358 miles
  • 2022 – 106,681 miles
  • 2021 – 89,405 miles
  • 2020 – 83,303 miles
  • 2019 – 78,569 miles
  • 2018 – 71,520 miles
  • 2017 – 62,900 miles
  • 2016 – 47,333 miles
  • 2015 – 32,407 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,275 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Secondary bonnet catch siezed open

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass157,275 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    157,275 miles
    Test number
    565081756450
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail157,271 miles (+14,267)2 dangerous4 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,271 miles
    Test number
    858484739860
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated all tyres (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass143,004 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    143,004 miles
    Test number
    251241504864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch siezed open

  4. Fail142,998 miles (+18,640)3 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,998 miles
    Test number
    675659093723
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch siezed open

  5. Pass124,358 miles (+17,677)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    124,358 miles
    Test number
    373198199871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass106,681 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    106,681 miles
    Test number
    734316188429
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

  7. Fail106,681 miles (+17,276)1 major2 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,681 miles
    Test number
    788535689009
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

  8. Pass89,405 miles (+6,102)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    89,405 miles
    Test number
    298151587617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,303 miles (+4,734)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    83,303 miles
    Test number
    330415197661
    • AdvisoryBattery positive terminal insecure.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Condensation in headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass78,569 miles (+7,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,569 miles
    Test number
    350545756277
    • AdvisoryBattery terminal insecure (positive)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass71,520 miles (+8,620)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    71,520 miles
    Test number
    594900206980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • 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))

  12. Pass62,900 miles (+15,567)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,900 miles
    Test number
    950018481912
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass47,333 miles (+14,926)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    47,333 miles
    Test number
    693929438876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,407 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    32,407 miles
    Test number
    248150895172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail32,406 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,406 miles
    Test number
    338079585196
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteO/S/F tyre worn on edge & wearing unevenly on edge

Questions about LB12 FJX

Does LB12 FJX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB12 FJX expired on 21 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB12 FJX?
The MOT on LB12 FJX expired on 21 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB12 FJX done?
LB12 FJX was recorded at 157,275 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2025, an average of 12,489 miles a year.
Has LB12 FJX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 FJX has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 FJX 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 FJX find?
LB12 FJX passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2025 with 11 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, and 8 more.

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