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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 KHEMOT history

LB12 KHE is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 28 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 71,399 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
71,399 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,236 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 KHE
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
28 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 KHE was last recorded at 71,399 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 2,953 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,446 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,953 miles
Average per year
4,236 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,399 miles
  • 2024 – 68,446 miles
  • 2023 – 64,895 miles
  • 2022 – 61,610 miles
  • 2021 – 57,768 miles
  • 2020 – 55,015 miles
  • 2019 – 51,844 miles
  • 2018 – 45,992 miles
  • 2017 – 41,252 miles
  • 2016 – 35,717 miles
  • 2015 – 29,302 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,399 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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 Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 31 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,399 miles (+2,953)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    71,399 miles
    Test number
    901525487029
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Pass68,446 miles (+26)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    68,446 miles
    Test number
    439839332116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail68,420 miles (+3,525)2 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,420 miles
    Test number
    282675101657
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass64,895 miles (+3,285)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    64,895 miles
    Test number
    721033191311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass61,610 miles (+3,842)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    61,610 miles
    Test number
    490989100947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass57,768 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    57,768 miles
    Test number
    553915111261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail57,768 miles (+2,753)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,768 miles
    Test number
    733169827545
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass55,015 miles (+3,171)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    55,015 miles
    Test number
    691251760881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,844 miles (+5,852)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    51,844 miles
    Test number
    481796502572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,992 miles (+4,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    45,992 miles
    Test number
    138269287826
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass41,252 miles (+5,535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    41,252 miles
    Test number
    730938051040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass35,717 miles (+6,415)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    35,717 miles
    Test number
    536545962371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    29,302 miles
    Test number
    215542739031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail29,302 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,302 miles
    Test number
    228623478903
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working mirror led lense inop (1.4.A.2c)

Questions about LB12 KHE

Does LB12 KHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 KHE is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 KHE?
The MOT on LB12 KHE is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 KHE done?
LB12 KHE was recorded at 71,399 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 4,236 miles a year.
Has LB12 KHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 KHE has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB12 KHE 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 KHE find?
LB12 KHE passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front windscreen wiper blade defective smeary; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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