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Kia Sorento

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,199 cc

LC12 MWWMOT history

LC12 MWW is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 30 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 143,154 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

LC12 MWW silver Kia Sorento – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sorento, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
143,154 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC12 MWW
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 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC12 MWW was last recorded at 143,154 miles on 18 May 2026, 20,269 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,885 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
20,269 miles
Average per year
11,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,154 miles
  • 2025 – 122,885 miles
  • 2024 – 122,862 miles
  • 2023 – 106,627 miles
  • 2022 – 87,061 miles
  • 2021 – 71,478 miles
  • 2020 – 60,859 miles
  • 2019 – 41,942 miles
  • 2018 – 39,610 miles
  • 2017 – 35,062 miles
  • 2016 – 27,911 miles
  • 2015 – 20,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,154 miles
  • MinorOffside 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 22 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,154 miles (+20,269)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    143,154 miles
    Test number
    224808202024
    • MinorOffside 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass122,885 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    122,885 miles
    Test number
    120708511948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body of vehicle heavily corroded

  3. Fail122,884 miles (+22)6 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,884 miles
    Test number
    931189645404
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body of vehicle heavily corroded

  4. Pass122,862 miles (+16,235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    122,862 miles
    Test number
    302376921089
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass106,627 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    106,627 miles
    Test number
    959721994276
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail106,627 miles (+19,566)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,627 miles
    Test number
    853956838746
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass87,061 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    87,061 miles
    Test number
    565465210233
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail87,061 miles (+15,583)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,061 miles
    Test number
    797703938698
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass71,478 miles (+10,619)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    71,478 miles
    Test number
    407149282230
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass60,859 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,859 miles
    Test number
    718749378266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail60,859 miles (+18,917)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,859 miles
    Test number
    709735424809
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts. (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass41,942 miles (+2,332)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    41,942 miles
    Test number
    834268518708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,610 miles (+4,548)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    39,610 miles
    Test number
    973642245600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,062 miles (+7,151)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    35,062 miles
    Test number
    342264575860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,911 miles (+7,772)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    27,911 miles
    Test number
    257119060609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    20,139 miles
    Test number
    378282745174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC12 MWW

Does LC12 MWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC12 MWW is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC12 MWW?
The MOT on LC12 MWW is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC12 MWW done?
LC12 MWW was recorded at 143,154 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 11,194 miles a year.
Has LC12 MWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC12 MWW has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LC12 MWW 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 MWW find?
LC12 MWW passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing.

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