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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LB12 VAUMOT history

LB12 VAU is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 30 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 96,506 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
96,506 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,817 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 VAU
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
30 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 VAU was last recorded at 96,506 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 6,791 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
89,715 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,791 miles
Average per year
7,817 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,506 miles
  • 2025 – 89,715 miles
  • 2024 – 82,457 miles
  • 2023 – 73,718 miles
  • 2022 – 64,339 miles
  • 2021 – 56,227 miles
  • 2020 – 49,533 miles
  • 2019 – 39,686 miles
  • 2018 – 29,860 miles
  • 2017 – 22,083 miles
  • 2016 – 17,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,506 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 21 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,506 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    96,506 miles
    Test number
    852641639565
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail96,506 miles (+6,791)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,506 miles
    Test number
    138374228976
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass89,715 miles (+7,258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    89,715 miles
    Test number
    194837189156
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass82,457 miles (+8,739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    82,457 miles
    Test number
    266939309391
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass73,718 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    73,718 miles
    Test number
    440261556346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail73,718 miles (+9,379)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,718 miles
    Test number
    919161808494
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/60 x 17 99 h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass64,339 miles (+8,112)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    64,339 miles
    Test number
    772441053021
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass56,227 miles (+6,694)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    56,227 miles
    Test number
    981289576629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,533 miles (+9,847)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    49,533 miles
    Test number
    741838165274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AROUND 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass39,686 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    39,686 miles
    Test number
    981856826751
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs lipped
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads around 70% worn

  11. Fail39,686 miles (+9,826)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,686 miles
    Test number
    304692888228
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen KICK UP TO THE RIGHT ( LEFT HAND DRIVE HEADLAMP) (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen BEAM KICKUP TO THE RIGHT ( LEFT HAND DRIVE HEADLAMP) (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs lipped
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads around 70% worn

  12. Pass29,860 miles (+7,777)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    29,860 miles
    Test number
    321431465894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,083 miles (+4,703)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    22,083 miles
    Test number
    890946882453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    17,380 miles
    Test number
    420262360085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail17,380 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,380 miles
    Test number
    182743810327
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LB12 VAU

Does LB12 VAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 VAU is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 VAU?
The MOT on LB12 VAU is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 VAU done?
LB12 VAU was recorded at 96,506 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 7,817 miles a year.
Has LB12 VAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 VAU has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 VAU 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 VAU find?
LB12 VAU passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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