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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LB12 MXUMOT history

LB12 MXU is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 5 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 122,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
122,173 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,840 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 MXU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
5 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 MXU was last recorded at 122,173 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 3,715 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,458 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,715 miles
Average per year
8,840 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,173 miles
  • 2025 – 118,458 miles
  • 2024 – 114,115 miles
  • 2023 – 107,263 miles
  • 2022 – 100,548 miles
  • 2021 – 96,575 miles
  • 2019 – 92,235 miles
  • 2018 – 76,349 miles
  • 2017 – 62,861 miles
  • 2016 – 44,221 miles
  • 2015 – 28,940 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,173 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear tyres perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,173 miles (+3,715)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    122,173 miles
    Test number
    528725815272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass118,458 miles (+4,343)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    118,458 miles
    Test number
    835233035389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass114,115 miles (+6,852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    114,115 miles
    Test number
    991377079732
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass107,263 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    107,263 miles
    Test number
    987627748730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail107,262 miles (+6,714)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,262 miles
    Test number
    288526020715
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass100,548 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    100,548 miles
    Test number
    900011671720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail100,544 miles (+3,969)2 dangerous2 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,544 miles
    Test number
    789193056321
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass96,575 miles (+4,340)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,575 miles
    Test number
    212593440338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,235 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,235 miles
    Test number
    267099915712
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f n/s/f o/s/r tyre are starting to crack in tread

  10. Fail92,235 miles (+15,886)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,235 miles
    Test number
    364445415804
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f n/s/f o/s/r tyre are starting to crack in tread

  11. Pass76,349 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    76,349 miles
    Test number
    221060672642
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Fail76,348 miles (+13,487)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,348 miles
    Test number
    708172808416
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass62,861 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,861 miles
    Test number
    308113855617
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking

  14. Fail62,860 miles (+18,639)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,860 miles
    Test number
    853017154253
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inside edge
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking

  15. Pass44,221 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    44,221 miles
    Test number
    246145071028
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing

  16. Fail44,220 miles (+15,280)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,220 miles
    Test number
    309393053003
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing

  17. Pass28,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    28,940 miles
    Test number
    539534095139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 MXU

Does LB12 MXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 MXU is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 MXU?
The MOT on LB12 MXU is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 MXU done?
LB12 MXU was recorded at 122,173 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 8,840 miles a year.
Has LB12 MXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 MXU has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB12 MXU 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 MXU find?
LB12 MXU passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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