Kia Sorento
Bronze · Diesel · 2012 · 2,199 cc
LB12 KGNMOT history
LB12 KGN is a bronze diesel Kia Sorento first used on 5 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 74,433 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 74,433 mi
- At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 11 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,241 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB12 KGN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Sorento
- Colour
- Bronze
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 5 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB12 KGN was last recorded at 74,433 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 74,429 miles · 9 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 4,241 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 74,433 miles
- 2025 – 72,086 miles
- 2024 – 69,158 miles
- 2023 – 65,773 miles
- 2022 – 61,478 miles
- 2021 – 57,821 miles
- 2019 – 52,988 miles
- 2018 – 47,971 miles
- 2017 – 41,305 miles
- 2016 – 35,632 miles
- 2015 – 28,993 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass74,433 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 23 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass74,433 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 74,433 miles
- Test number
- 873775706224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,429 miles (+2,343)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,429 miles
- Test number
- 793602993932
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass72,086 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 72,086 miles
- Test number
- 392888192859
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail72,084 miles (+2,926)4 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,084 miles
- Test number
- 306155908614
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass69,158 miles (+3,385)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 69,158 miles
- Test number
- 841630105174
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass65,773 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 65,773 miles
- Test number
- 318200653084
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail65,773 miles (+4,295)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,773 miles
- Test number
- 210220874691
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass61,478 miles (+3,657)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 61,478 miles
- Test number
- 171435611991
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,821 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 57,821 miles
- Test number
- 721658308392
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail57,821 miles (+4,833)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,821 miles
- Test number
- 495310756710
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass52,988 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 52,988 miles
- Test number
- 986514993031
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail52,988 miles (+5,017)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,988 miles
- Test number
- 342882432738
- MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (insecure) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass47,971 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 47,971 miles
- Test number
- 563816340545
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail47,966 miles (+6,661)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,966 miles
- Test number
- 108465004392
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass41,305 miles (+5,673)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 41,305 miles
- Test number
- 655691669021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance More than 50% of led strip is working on OSF wing mirror (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass35,632 miles (+6,639)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 35,632 miles
- Test number
- 987874104356
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass28,993 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 28,993 miles
- Test number
- 626075875167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,985 miles2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,985 miles
- Test number
- 586774075131
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
Questions about LB12 KGN
- Does LB12 KGN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 KGN is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB12 KGN?
- The MOT on LB12 KGN is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB12 KGN done?
- LB12 KGN was recorded at 74,433 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 4,241 miles a year.
- Has LB12 KGN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB12 KGN has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB12 KGN 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 KGN find?
- LB12 KGN passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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