Kia Sportage
Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc
LB12 MXWMOT history
LB12 MXW is a blue diesel Kia Sportage first used on 3 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 138,045 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 138,045 mi
- At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,313 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB12 MXW
- 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 29 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB12 MXW was last recorded at 138,045 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 5,179 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 132,866 miles · 17 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,179 miles
- Average per year
- 9,313 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 138,045 miles
- 2025 – 132,866 miles
- 2024 – 127,919 miles
- 2023 – 125,467 miles
- 2022 – 124,773 miles
- 2021 – 111,000 miles
- 2020 – 99,135 miles
- 2019 – 87,706 miles
- 2018 – 73,321 miles
- 2017 – 61,318 miles
- 2016 – 48,118 miles
- 2015 – 34,293 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass138,045 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured all x 4 outer lamps (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm - front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm - front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Coil spring corroded both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 10 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,045 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 138,045 miles
- Test number
- 593735714338
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured all x 4 outer lamps (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm - front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm - front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Fail138,045 miles (+5,179)1 repaired11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,045 miles
- Test number
- 242832225761
- Repaired at testSide repeater incorrect colour both front white (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured all x 4 outer lamps (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm - front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm - front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Pass132,866 miles (+4,947)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 132,866 miles
- Test number
- 353285893756
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured all x 4 (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Pass127,919 miles (+2,452)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 127,919 miles
- Test number
- 949141412580
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass125,467 miles (+694)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 125,467 miles
- Test number
- 685571115489
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass124,773 miles (+13,773)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 124,773 miles
- Test number
- 662800221391
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass111,000 miles (+127)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 111,000 miles
- Test number
- 344898887627
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,873 miles (+11,738)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,873 miles
- Test number
- 279928940291
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/70 r16 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass99,135 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 99,135 miles
- Test number
- 676663345745
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,134 miles (+11,428)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,134 miles
- Test number
- 718678821066
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass87,706 miles (+14,385)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 87,706 miles
- Test number
- 116189301730
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle corroded
Pass73,321 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 73,321 miles
- Test number
- 720577272339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,321 miles (+12,003)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,321 miles
- Test number
- 110235875457
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront wipers smearing slightly
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass61,318 miles (+13,200)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 61,318 miles
- Test number
- 798482302416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,118 miles (+13,825)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 48,118 miles
- Test number
- 185878527566
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear tyres are cracking.
Pass34,293 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 34,293 miles
- Test number
- 469483125299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,290 miles7 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,290 miles
- Test number
- 865352325229
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside front tyre on 1.6mm legal limit.
- NoteSlight play in nearside front wheel bearing.
Questions about LB12 MXW
- Does LB12 MXW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 MXW is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB12 MXW?
- The MOT on LB12 MXW is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB12 MXW done?
- LB12 MXW was recorded at 138,045 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 9,313 miles a year.
- Has LB12 MXW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB12 MXW has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB12 MXW 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 MXW find?
- LB12 MXW passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 11 advisories: all direction indicators slightly discoloured all x 4 outer lamps; macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm - front bush worn, and 8 more.
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