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Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LB12 VBDMOT history

LB12 VBD is a blue diesel Kia Sportage first used on 30 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 149,321 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2026
Mileage
149,321 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 VBD
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
30 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 VBD was last recorded at 149,321 miles on 18 Jul 2025, 291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,030 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
291 miles
Average per year
12,389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,321 miles
  • 2024 – 137,375 miles
  • 2023 – 127,986 miles
  • 2022 – 117,460 miles
  • 2021 – 107,098 miles
  • 2020 – 97,973 miles
  • 2019 – 87,632 miles
  • 2018 – 74,564 miles
  • 2017 – 59,500 miles
  • 2016 – 40,331 miles
  • 2015 – 25,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,321 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (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.

  • Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass149,321 miles (+291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    149,321 miles
    Test number
    244060371681
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail149,030 miles (+11,655)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,030 miles
    Test number
    863930753107
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass137,375 miles (+9,389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    137,375 miles
    Test number
    325529255864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass127,986 miles (+10,526)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    127,986 miles
    Test number
    728754404968
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  5. Pass117,460 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    117,460 miles
    Test number
    834797366865
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Fail117,457 miles (+10,359)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,457 miles
    Test number
    566006548428
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass107,098 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    107,098 miles
    Test number
    774236146976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F LOWER ARM, INNER REAR BUSH PERISHED & CRACKING (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED & CRACKED BETWEEN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F LOWER ARM, INNER REAR BUSH PERISHED & CRACKING (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED & CRACKED BETWEEN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail107,093 miles (+9,120)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,093 miles
    Test number
    345207372366
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F LOWER ARM, INNER REAR BUSH PERISHED & CRACKING (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED & CRACKED BETWEEN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F LOWER ARM, INNER REAR BUSH PERISHED & CRACKING (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED & CRACKED BETWEEN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass97,973 miles (+10,341)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    97,973 miles
    Test number
    779526432274
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R & O/S/R
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryREAR BRAKE PADS APPEAR WORN - UNABLE TO SEE ACCURATELY. ADVISE FURTHER INSPECTION

  10. Pass87,632 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    87,632 miles
    Test number
    966976124752
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear

  11. Fail87,632 miles (+13,068)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,632 miles
    Test number
    408818052787
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear

  12. Pass74,564 miles (+15,064)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    74,564 miles
    Test number
    215514457875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,500 miles (+19,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    59,500 miles
    Test number
    292676006918
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just met requirement on nearside rear it seen it may require attention in the near future

  14. Pass40,331 miles (+14,511)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    40,331 miles
    Test number
    437767697066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    25,820 miles
    Test number
    788261786984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail25,817 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,817 miles
    Test number
    251770319544
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LB12 VBD

Does LB12 VBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB12 VBD expired on 17 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB12 VBD?
The MOT on LB12 VBD expired on 17 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB12 VBD done?
LB12 VBD was recorded at 149,321 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2025, an average of 12,389 miles a year.
Has LB12 VBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 VBD has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 VBD 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 VBD find?
LB12 VBD passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: offside parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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