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Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LB12 MXTMOT history

LB12 MXT is a blue diesel Kia Sportage first used on 3 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 136,175 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
136,175 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,398 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 MXT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 MXT was last recorded at 136,175 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 5,381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Aug 2024: 122,992 miles, lower than 154,536 miles on 17 Aug 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
130,794 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,381 miles
Average per year
9,398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,175 miles
  • 2025 – 130,794 miles
  • 2024 – 122,992 miles
  • 2023 – 154,536 miles
  • 2022 – 106,107 miles
  • 2021 – 97,356 miles
  • 2020 – 88,795 miles
  • 2019 – 78,127 miles
  • 2018 – 64,763 miles
  • 2017 – 51,914 miles
  • 2016 – 43,259 miles
  • 2015 – 32,249 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,175 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear brakes can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer cv joint boot leaking grease / deteriorating.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,175 miles (+5,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    136,175 miles
    Test number
    670328097695
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass130,794 miles (+7,802)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    130,794 miles
    Test number
    589659391939
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured ALL (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass122,992 miles (-31,544)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    122,992 miles
    Test number
    141408590468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv joint boot leaking grease / deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pads low in comparison to opposite brake.
    • AdvisoryRear brakes can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm bushes deteriorating. both sides.

  4. Pass154,536 miles (+40,023)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    154,536 miles
    Test number
    465947738964
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv joint boot leaking grease / deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside trailing arm bush deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryRear brakes can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

  5. Fail114,513 miles (+8,406)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,513 miles
    Test number
    896304554989
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside trailing arm bush deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryRear brakes can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

  6. Pass106,107 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    106,107 miles
    Test number
    143602478887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail106,097 miles (+8,741)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,097 miles
    Test number
    728203745712
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass97,356 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    97,356 miles
    Test number
    894628206900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail97,350 miles (+8,555)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,350 miles
    Test number
    762916291560
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass88,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    88,795 miles
    Test number
    254197211653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail88,795 miles (+10,668)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,795 miles
    Test number
    397726932347
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass78,127 miles (+13,364)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    78,127 miles
    Test number
    315655335741
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sticker Removed From Rear View Mirror Prior To Test And Put Back After Test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass64,763 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    64,763 miles
    Test number
    659909359515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,717 miles (+12,803)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,717 miles
    Test number
    101548077911
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  15. Pass51,914 miles (+8,655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    51,914 miles
    Test number
    606416194230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass43,259 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    43,259 miles
    Test number
    667984160418
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres 3mm
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs and pads worn thin

  17. Fail43,259 miles (+11,010)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,259 miles
    Test number
    819619008473
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres 3mm
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs and pads worn thin

  18. Pass32,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    32,249 miles
    Test number
    415511315240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 MXT

Does LB12 MXT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 MXT is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 MXT?
The MOT on LB12 MXT is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 MXT done?
LB12 MXT was recorded at 136,175 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 9,398 miles a year.
Has LB12 MXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 MXT has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LB12 MXT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Aug 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB12 MXT find?
LB12 MXT passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear coil spring corroded both.

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