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Kia Sorento

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,199 cc

LC12 MWPMOT history

LC12 MWP is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 30 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 136,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

LC12 MWP silver Kia Sorento – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sorento, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
136,489 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,567 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC12 MWP
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 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC12 MWP was last recorded at 136,489 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 11,839 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,650 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
11,839 miles
Average per year
10,567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,489 miles
  • 2025 – 124,650 miles
  • 2024 – 115,040 miles
  • 2023 – 100,426 miles
  • 2022 – 87,409 miles
  • 2021 – 76,578 miles
  • 2020 – 69,653 miles
  • 2019 – 60,381 miles
  • 2018 – 49,297 miles
  • 2017 – 39,710 miles
  • 2016 – 30,021 miles
  • 2015 – 21,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,489 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front lower arm, front-most bush.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass136,489 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    136,489 miles
    Test number
    353851654857
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail136,489 miles (+11,839)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,489 miles
    Test number
    876955158314
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass124,650 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    124,650 miles
    Test number
    136306693021
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  4. Fail124,649 miles (+9,609)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,649 miles
    Test number
    371652620185
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  5. Pass115,040 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    115,040 miles
    Test number
    615584217849
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats

  6. Fail115,039 miles (+14,613)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,039 miles
    Test number
    527987952608
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats

  7. Pass100,426 miles (+13,017)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    100,426 miles
    Test number
    330909543307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats

  8. Pass87,409 miles (+10,831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    87,409 miles
    Test number
    517081819895
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass76,578 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    76,578 miles
    Test number
    944583680001
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail76,578 miles (+6,925)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,578 miles
    Test number
    211124229749
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass69,653 miles (+9,272)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    69,653 miles
    Test number
    727002440309
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass60,381 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    60,381 miles
    Test number
    646282197843
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front lower arm, front-most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail60,381 miles (+11,084)1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,381 miles
    Test number
    621111354949
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is also wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front lower arm, front-most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass49,297 miles (+9,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    49,297 miles
    Test number
    290831480388
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass39,710 miles (+9,689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    39,710 miles
    Test number
    800269772922
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass30,021 miles (+8,594)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    30,021 miles
    Test number
    316874502659
    • AdvisoryCHILD SEATS FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass21,427 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    21,427 miles
    Test number
    617560825109
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LC12 MWP

Does LC12 MWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC12 MWP is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC12 MWP?
The MOT on LC12 MWP is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC12 MWP done?
LC12 MWP was recorded at 136,489 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 10,567 miles a year.
Has LC12 MWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC12 MWP has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LC12 MWP 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 MWP find?
LC12 MWP passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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