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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LB12 RZEMOT history

LB12 RZE is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 11 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 91,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
91,057 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 RZE
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
11 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 RZE was last recorded at 91,057 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,056 miles · 14 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,057 miles
  • 2025 – 88,538 miles
  • 2024 – 85,108 miles
  • 2023 – 82,113 miles
  • 2022 – 77,647 miles
  • 2021 – 75,089 miles
  • 2020 – 71,469 miles
  • 2019 – 64,551 miles
  • 2018 – 56,136 miles
  • 2017 – 48,279 miles
  • 2016 – 41,758 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,057 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2026

Full MOT history

18 tests since 22 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,057 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    91,057 miles
    Test number
    924985700574
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail91,056 miles (+2)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,056 miles
    Test number
    554121650216
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail91,054 miles (+2,516)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,054 miles
    Test number
    449295967489
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass88,538 miles (+22)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    88,538 miles
    Test number
    829017359518
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight condensation
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot small split and leaking grease.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both spring arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank seam corroded,and heat shield corroded.

  5. Fail88,516 miles (+3,408)2 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,516 miles
    Test number
    388478099204
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torn (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight condensation
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot small split and leaking grease.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake readings very low on this side
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both spring arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank seam corroded,and heat shield corroded.

  6. Pass85,108 miles (+2,995)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    85,108 miles
    Test number
    323145182852
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank guard/shield,corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank rear seam corroded

  7. Pass82,113 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    82,113 miles
    Test number
    426308467462
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail82,113 miles (+4,466)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,113 miles
    Test number
    190444039194
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass77,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    77,647 miles
    Test number
    396364999796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail77,647 miles (+2,558)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,647 miles
    Test number
    186841432766
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  11. Pass75,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    75,089 miles
    Test number
    158725296292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail75,089 miles (+3,620)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,089 miles
    Test number
    790961367354
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass71,469 miles (+1,052)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    71,469 miles
    Test number
    578620090003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,417 miles (+5,866)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    70,417 miles
    Test number
    327042304463
    • 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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Pass64,551 miles (+8,415)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    64,551 miles
    Test number
    316779883857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,136 miles (+7,857)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    56,136 miles
    Test number
    499636848014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,279 miles (+6,521)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    48,279 miles
    Test number
    282123612625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    41,758 miles
    Test number
    804217258319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 RZE

Does LB12 RZE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 RZE is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 RZE?
The MOT on LB12 RZE is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 RZE done?
LB12 RZE was recorded at 91,057 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 4,742 miles a year.
Has LB12 RZE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 RZE has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 RZE 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 RZE find?
LB12 RZE passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped; rear coil spring corroded.

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