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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LB12 MXSMOT history

LB12 MXS is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 3 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 129,011 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
129,011 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 MXS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 MXS was last recorded at 129,011 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 54 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,957 miles · 10 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
54 miles
Average per year
9,822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,011 miles
  • 2025 – 118,571 miles
  • 2024 – 107,107 miles
  • 2023 – 93,013 miles
  • 2022 – 77,163 miles
  • 2021 – 66,832 miles
  • 2019 – 54,175 miles
  • 2018 – 41,415 miles
  • 2017 – 36,311 miles
  • 2016 – 30,682 miles
  • 2015 – 24,185 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,011 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edgeRecorded 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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 17 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,011 miles (+54)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    129,011 miles
    Test number
    613887057454
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

  2. Fail128,957 miles (+10,386)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,957 miles
    Test number
    359508671938
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

  3. Pass118,571 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    118,571 miles
    Test number
    468933461343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  4. Fail118,568 miles (+11,461)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,568 miles
    Test number
    843193909279
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass107,107 miles (+14,094)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    107,107 miles
    Test number
    440846644417
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both affected water inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring corroded both affected (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both affected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass93,013 miles (+15,850)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    93,013 miles
    Test number
    838502559896
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water inside of lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEED TO CHANGE ASAP ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEED TO CHANGE ASAP ON LIMIT (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass77,163 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    77,163 miles
    Test number
    262260791793
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake effected (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail77,163 miles (+10,331)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,163 miles
    Test number
    301426200194
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake effected (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass66,832 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    66,832 miles
    Test number
    139065043395
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  10. Fail66,832 miles (+12,657)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,832 miles
    Test number
    785623588013
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  11. Pass54,175 miles (+12,760)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    54,175 miles
    Test number
    119499784509
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass41,415 miles (+5,104)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    41,415 miles
    Test number
    346855319950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,311 miles (+5,629)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    36,311 miles
    Test number
    694658993335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre is cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre is worn ,cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre is worn ,cracked and perished

  14. Pass30,682 miles (+6,497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    30,682 miles
    Test number
    527353519422
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Pass24,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    24,185 miles
    Test number
    297008365165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 MXS

Does LB12 MXS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 MXS is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 MXS?
The MOT on LB12 MXS is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 MXS done?
LB12 MXS was recorded at 129,011 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 9,822 miles a year.
Has LB12 MXS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 MXS has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 MXS 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 MXS find?
LB12 MXS passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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