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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LB12 MXZMOT history

LB12 MXZ is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 5 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 154,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
154,630 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,700 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 MXZ
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 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 MXZ was last recorded at 154,630 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 149 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,481 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
149 miles
Average per year
9,700 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,630 miles
  • 2025 – 154,481 miles
  • 2024 – 148,226 miles
  • 2023 – 140,053 miles
  • 2022 – 132,586 miles
  • 2021 – 129,292 miles
  • 2020 – 121,621 miles
  • 2019 – 113,571 miles
  • 2018 – 101,860 miles
  • 2017 – 90,201 miles
  • 2016 – 76,025 miles
  • 2015 – 52,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,630 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass154,630 miles (+149)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    154,630 miles
    Test number
    300063454171
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail154,481 miles (+6,255)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,481 miles
    Test number
    101249658963
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass148,226 miles (+8,173)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    148,226 miles
    Test number
    120228951428
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass140,053 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    140,053 miles
    Test number
    605097030091
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail140,053 miles (+7,467)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,053 miles
    Test number
    805184846046
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass132,586 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    132,586 miles
    Test number
    781582634774
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail132,585 miles (+3,293)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,585 miles
    Test number
    334890687156
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass129,292 miles (+7,671)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    129,292 miles
    Test number
    167958638014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,621 miles (+8,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    121,621 miles
    Test number
    997076357072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass113,571 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    113,571 miles
    Test number
    726706869265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail113,563 miles (+11,703)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,563 miles
    Test number
    832417905670
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass101,860 miles (+11,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    101,860 miles
    Test number
    165492210794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass90,201 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    90,201 miles
    Test number
    941286201711
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail90,201 miles (+14,176)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,201 miles
    Test number
    407928950554
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass76,025 miles (+23,482)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    76,025 miles
    Test number
    787258621136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    52,543 miles
    Test number
    228561385125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 MXZ

Does LB12 MXZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 MXZ is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 MXZ?
The MOT on LB12 MXZ is valid until 6 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 MXZ done?
LB12 MXZ was recorded at 154,630 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 9,700 miles a year.
Has LB12 MXZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 MXZ has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 MXZ 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 MXZ find?
LB12 MXZ passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: central rear oil leak, but not excessive; offside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened.

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