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Kia Sorento

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,199 cc

LC12 MWXMOT history

LC12 MWX is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 30 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 105,316 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

LC12 MWX black Kia Sorento – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sorento, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
105,316 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,031 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC12 MWX
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 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC12 MWX was last recorded at 105,316 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 7,596 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,720 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,596 miles
Average per year
8,031 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,316 miles
  • 2025 – 97,720 miles
  • 2024 – 88,859 miles
  • 2023 – 80,927 miles
  • 2022 – 71,702 miles
  • 2021 – 60,264 miles
  • 2020 – 53,865 miles
  • 2019 – 40,052 miles
  • 2018 – 34,626 miles
  • 2017 – 28,335 miles
  • 2016 – 21,384 miles
  • 2015 – 14,374 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,316 miles
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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.

  • Front tyres worn to 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Spare tyre defective cords exposed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass105,316 miles (+7,596)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    105,316 miles
    Test number
    149371168053
    • 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 Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass97,720 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    97,720 miles
    Test number
    669473491739
    • 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 disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective cords showing

  3. Fail97,720 miles (+8,861)1 dangerous2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,720 miles
    Test number
    639824549035
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested front tyres illegal (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective cords showing

  4. Pass88,859 miles (+10)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    88,859 miles
    Test number
    129946628171
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn to 3mm
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective cords exposed

  5. Fail88,849 miles (+7,922)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,849 miles
    Test number
    337582123998
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn to 3mm
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective cords exposed

  6. Pass80,927 miles (+9,225)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    80,927 miles
    Test number
    583177103399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,702 miles (+11,438)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    71,702 miles
    Test number
    899889186170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,264 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    60,264 miles
    Test number
    850508825102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn to 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn to 3mm

  9. Fail60,264 miles (+6,399)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,264 miles
    Test number
    671485277447
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn to 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn to 3mm

  10. Pass53,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    53,865 miles
    Test number
    442295912288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail53,865 miles (+769)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,865 miles
    Test number
    534572466905
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass53,096 miles (+13,044)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    53,096 miles
    Test number
    313433503931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,052 miles (+5,426)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    40,052 miles
    Test number
    784468627770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,626 miles (+6,291)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    34,626 miles
    Test number
    629593862002
    • Advisory3rd row seats down at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight cracking in sidewall of o/s/rear tyre

  15. Pass28,335 miles (+6,951)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    28,335 miles
    Test number
    507049189751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,384 miles (+7,010)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    21,384 miles
    Test number
    875219290621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm bushes starting to peel
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting low (3mm)

  17. Pass14,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    14,374 miles
    Test number
    256416205425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC12 MWX

Does LC12 MWX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC12 MWX is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC12 MWX?
The MOT on LC12 MWX is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC12 MWX done?
LC12 MWX was recorded at 105,316 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 8,031 miles a year.
Has LC12 MWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC12 MWX has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LC12 MWX 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 MWX find?
LC12 MWX passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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