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Kia Sorento

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,199 cc

LC12 MWFMOT history

LC12 MWF is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 30 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 109,081 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

LC12 MWF black Kia Sorento – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sorento, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
109,081 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC12 MWF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC12 MWF was last recorded at 109,081 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 3,834 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,247 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,834 miles
Average per year
7,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,081 miles
  • 2025 – 105,247 miles
  • 2024 – 101,016 miles
  • 2023 – 97,677 miles
  • 2022 – 93,273 miles
  • 2021 – 85,862 miles
  • 2020 – 81,882 miles
  • 2019 – 75,866 miles
  • 2018 – 64,677 miles
  • 2017 – 54,203 miles
  • 2016 – 41,272 miles
  • 2015 – 28,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,081 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Inner OSF inner tie rod has play in but not excessive.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Both rear shock absorber gators split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,081 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    109,081 miles
    Test number
    512988762914
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail109,081 miles (+3,834)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,081 miles
    Test number
    436794388149
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass105,247 miles (+4,231)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    105,247 miles
    Test number
    471513551954
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Sump damp with oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Pass101,016 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    101,016 miles
    Test number
    280566038312
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump slightly damp. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Fail101,016 miles (+3,339)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,016 miles
    Test number
    732168202278
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump slightly damp. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass97,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    97,677 miles
    Test number
    312736456223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail97,677 miles (+4,404)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,677 miles
    Test number
    681994588536
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass93,273 miles (+107)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    93,273 miles
    Test number
    932204556620
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner OSF inner tie rod has play in but not excessive.
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear shock absorber gators split

  9. Fail93,166 miles (+7,304)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,166 miles
    Test number
    291342309836
    • MajorFront Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner OSF inner tie rod has play in but not excessive.
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear shock absorber gators split

  10. Pass85,862 miles (+3,980)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    85,862 miles
    Test number
    101900703955
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass81,882 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    81,882 miles
    Test number
    226636075249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail81,880 miles (+6,014)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,880 miles
    Test number
    120106688305
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass75,866 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,866 miles
    Test number
    173882694660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail75,864 miles (+11,187)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,864 miles
    Test number
    198663336092
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass64,677 miles (+10,474)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    64,677 miles
    Test number
    781448660831
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass54,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,203 miles
    Test number
    220549402068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,191 miles (+12,919)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,191 miles
    Test number
    943912739751
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking

  18. Pass41,272 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    41,272 miles
    Test number
    556107322281
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

  19. Fail41,249 miles (+12,442)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,249 miles
    Test number
    124806495236
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

  20. Pass28,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    28,807 miles
    Test number
    789914105101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC12 MWF

Does LC12 MWF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC12 MWF is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC12 MWF?
The MOT on LC12 MWF is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC12 MWF done?
LC12 MWF was recorded at 109,081 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 7,197 miles a year.
Has LC12 MWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC12 MWF has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LC12 MWF 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 LC12 MWF find?
LC12 MWF passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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