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Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LB12 MXYMOT history

LB12 MXY is a blue diesel Kia Sportage first used on 5 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 104,112 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
104,112 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,354 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 MXY
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
5 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 MXY was last recorded at 104,112 miles on 12 May 2026, 7,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,877 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,235 miles
Average per year
7,354 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,112 miles
  • 2025 – 96,877 miles
  • 2024 – 90,347 miles
  • 2023 – 88,881 miles
  • 2022 – 80,120 miles
  • 2021 – 72,863 miles
  • 2020 – 65,988 miles
  • 2019 – 56,362 miles
  • 2018 – 49,497 miles
  • 2017 – 42,015 miles
  • 2016 – 33,402 miles
  • 2015 – 24,686 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,112 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front drl not working
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 24 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,112 miles (+7,235)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    104,112 miles
    Test number
    348560917865
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drl not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Pass96,877 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    96,877 miles
    Test number
    594740537031
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Fail96,868 miles (+6,521)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,868 miles
    Test number
    595660909993
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass90,347 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    90,347 miles
    Test number
    238442668199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail90,341 miles (+1,460)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,341 miles
    Test number
    685364691749
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass88,881 miles (+8,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    88,881 miles
    Test number
    445849008075
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass80,120 miles (+7,257)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    80,120 miles
    Test number
    753304434308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,863 miles (+6,875)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    72,863 miles
    Test number
    230530516102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,988 miles (+9,626)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    65,988 miles
    Test number
    417793761559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,362 miles (+6,865)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    56,362 miles
    Test number
    830789424397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,497 miles (+7,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    49,497 miles
    Test number
    533526300290
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass42,015 miles (+8,613)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    42,015 miles
    Test number
    749339729968
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass33,402 miles (+8,716)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    33,402 miles
    Test number
    187458644755
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass24,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    24,686 miles
    Test number
    689985305294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 MXY

Does LB12 MXY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 MXY is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 MXY?
The MOT on LB12 MXY is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 MXY done?
LB12 MXY was recorded at 104,112 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 7,354 miles a year.
Has LB12 MXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 MXY has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 MXY 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 MXY find?
LB12 MXY passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front drl not working, and 2 more.

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