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Kia Sorento

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,199 cc

LC12 MWGMOT history

LC12 MWG is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 30 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 97,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

LC12 MWG silver Kia Sorento – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sorento, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
97,531 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,563 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC12 MWG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC12 MWG was last recorded at 97,531 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,430 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
101 miles
Average per year
8,563 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,531 miles
  • 2024 – 91,804 miles
  • 2023 – 81,042 miles
  • 2022 – 63,595 miles
  • 2021 – 40,036 miles
  • 2020 – 35,350 miles
  • 2018 – 35,288 miles
  • 2017 – 22,563 miles
  • 2016 – 17,982 miles
  • 2015 – 11,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,531 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,531 miles (+101)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    97,531 miles
    Test number
    852187118582
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. Fail97,430 miles (+5,626)3 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,430 miles
    Test number
    524033414860
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. Pass91,804 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    91,804 miles
    Test number
    625022534883
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail91,804 miles (+10,762)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,804 miles
    Test number
    620181846736
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass81,042 miles (+781)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    81,042 miles
    Test number
    752215401289
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail80,261 miles (+16,666)1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,261 miles
    Test number
    292535737616
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush poor (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 235/60r18 strongly advise do (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm strongly advise do (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass63,595 miles (+284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    63,595 miles
    Test number
    356954294207
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner wearing (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail63,311 miles (+23,275)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,311 miles
    Test number
    511123517635
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner wearing (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass40,036 miles (+4,686)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    40,036 miles
    Test number
    661412617110
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass35,350 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    35,350 miles
    Test number
    571899429394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail35,349 miles (+61)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,349 miles
    Test number
    271222222664
    • MajorBoot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass35,288 miles (+12,725)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    35,288 miles
    Test number
    403351899486
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Pass22,563 miles (+4,581)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    22,563 miles
    Test number
    842362190203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,982 miles (+6,284)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    17,982 miles
    Test number
    687895622694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass11,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    11,698 miles
    Test number
    135458204761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC12 MWG

Does LC12 MWG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC12 MWG is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC12 MWG?
The MOT on LC12 MWG is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC12 MWG done?
LC12 MWG was recorded at 97,531 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 8,563 miles a year.
Has LC12 MWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC12 MWG has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LC12 MWG 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 MWG find?
LC12 MWG passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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