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Kia Sorento

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,199 cc

LC12 MWZMOT history

LC12 MWZ is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 30 Apr 2012. Its MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 170,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2025.

LC12 MWZ black Kia Sorento – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sorento, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Jun 2026
Mileage
170,822 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
13,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC12 MWZ
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 expired on 19 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC12 MWZ was last recorded at 170,822 miles on 20 Jun 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,820 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
13,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,822 miles
  • 2024 – 159,454 miles
  • 2023 – 158,391 miles
  • 2022 – 157,354 miles
  • 2021 – 156,410 miles
  • 2020 – 145,027 miles
  • 2019 – 122,379 miles
  • 2018 – 101,539 miles
  • 2017 – 73,549 miles
  • 2016 – 48,075 miles
  • 2015 – 33,975 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,822 miles
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,822 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    170,822 miles
    Test number
    389099986366
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail170,820 miles (+739)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,820 miles
    Test number
    945092743942
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail170,081 miles (+10,627)2 dangerous6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,081 miles
    Test number
    103468645502
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed no coolant (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNo coolant

  4. Pass159,454 miles (+1,063)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    159,454 miles
    Test number
    453442680189
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  5. Pass158,391 miles (+1,037)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    158,391 miles
    Test number
    156460152170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass157,354 miles (+944)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    157,354 miles
    Test number
    869501831494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass156,410 miles (+11,383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    156,410 miles
    Test number
    353560050124
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear prop shaft missing

  8. Pass145,027 miles (+22,648)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    145,027 miles
    Test number
    996097308265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass122,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    122,379 miles
    Test number
    414697963148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail122,379 miles (+20,840)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,379 miles
    Test number
    533513729802
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  11. Pass101,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    101,539 miles
    Test number
    631579271586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail101,539 miles (+27,990)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,539 miles
    Test number
    818002198966
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass73,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    73,549 miles
    Test number
    710513444205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail73,549 miles (+25,474)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,549 miles
    Test number
    562375923299
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)

  15. Pass48,075 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    48,075 miles
    Test number
    906045435015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail48,075 miles (+14,100)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,075 miles
    Test number
    554626277897
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass33,975 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    33,975 miles
    Test number
    177591015187
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LC12 MWZ

Does LC12 MWZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC12 MWZ expired on 19 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC12 MWZ?
The MOT on LC12 MWZ expired on 19 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC12 MWZ done?
LC12 MWZ was recorded at 170,822 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2025, an average of 13,462 miles a year.
Has LC12 MWZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC12 MWZ has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LC12 MWZ 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 MWZ find?
LC12 MWZ passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2025 with 1 advisory: play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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