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Orange · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 WVUMOT history

LB12 WVU is an orange diesel Kia Sportage first used on 7 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 153,029 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
153,029 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,126 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 WVU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 WVU was last recorded at 153,029 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 8,011 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Aug 2025: 145,018 miles, lower than 147,017 miles on 15 Aug 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
145,018 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,011 miles
Average per year
10,126 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,029 miles
  • 2025 – 145,018 miles
  • 2024 – 138,198 miles
  • 2023 – 131,995 miles
  • 2022 – 124,850 miles
  • 2021 – 117,900 miles
  • 2020 – 112,427 miles
  • 2019 – 105,008 miles
  • 2018 – 88,085 miles
  • 2017 – 71,889 miles
  • 2016 – 54,776 miles
  • 2015 – 41,327 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,029 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    153,029 miles
    Test number
    232156045017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail153,029 miles (+8,011)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,029 miles
    Test number
    522102477879
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass145,018 miles (-1,999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    145,018 miles
    Test number
    232949582509
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail147,017 miles (+8,819)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,017 miles
    Test number
    173579319812
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  5. Pass138,198 miles (+6,203)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    138,198 miles
    Test number
    189069151758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass131,995 miles (+7,145)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    131,995 miles
    Test number
    714146193769
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

  7. Pass124,850 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    124,850 miles
    Test number
    776635218878
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail124,812 miles (+6,912)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,812 miles
    Test number
    559669667070
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass117,900 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    117,900 miles
    Test number
    627996622717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail117,862 miles (+5,435)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,862 miles
    Test number
    614540723752
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass112,427 miles (+7,419)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    112,427 miles
    Test number
    951309741238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,008 miles (+16,923)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    105,008 miles
    Test number
    167044499640
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass88,085 miles (+16,196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    88,085 miles
    Test number
    969807878523
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing

  14. Pass71,889 miles (+17,113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    71,889 miles
    Test number
    699366485716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass54,776 miles (+13,449)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    54,776 miles
    Test number
    228747043607
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass41,327 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    41,327 miles
    Test number
    929233729329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LB12 WVU

Does LB12 WVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 WVU is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 WVU?
The MOT on LB12 WVU is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 WVU done?
LB12 WVU was recorded at 153,029 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 10,126 miles a year.
Has LB12 WVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 WVU has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 WVU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Aug 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB12 WVU find?
LB12 WVU passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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