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Kia Sorento

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 2,199 cc

LC12 MXDMOT history

LC12 MXD is a blue diesel Kia Sorento first used on 30 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 95,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

LC12 MXD blue Kia Sorento – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sorento, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
95,279 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,450 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC12 MXD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC12 MXD was last recorded at 95,279 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 7,492 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,787 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,492 miles
Average per year
6,450 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,279 miles
  • 2025 – 87,787 miles
  • 2024 – 83,834 miles
  • 2023 – 77,723 miles
  • 2022 – 65,665 miles
  • 2020 – 56,752 miles
  • 2019 – 54,979 miles
  • 2018 – 50,259 miles
  • 2017 – 43,634 miles
  • 2016 – 36,109 miles
  • 2015 – 21,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,279 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear all suspension corroded , not excessive
  • AdvisoryCorroded underneath throughout , not excessive

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,279 miles (+7,492)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    95,279 miles
    Test number
    571165407886
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear all suspension corroded , not excessive
    • AdvisoryCorroded underneath throughout , not excessive

  2. Pass87,787 miles (+3,953)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    87,787 miles
    Test number
    274226738814
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  3. Pass83,834 miles (+6,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    83,834 miles
    Test number
    995701667129
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass77,723 miles (+2,968)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    77,723 miles
    Test number
    639883039296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,755 miles2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    74,755 miles
    Test number
    390208323237
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Perished (Urgent!) (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail74,753 miles (+9,088)4 major2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,753 miles
    Test number
    327027800793
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Perished (Urgent!) (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass65,665 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    65,665 miles
    Test number
    367451884435
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Fail65,665 miles (+8,913)1 dangerous2 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,665 miles
    Test number
    445752312946
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass56,752 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    56,752 miles
    Test number
    848116269793
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR/OSR/NSF/OSF (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail56,750 miles (+1,771)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,750 miles
    Test number
    996144562037
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR/OSR/NSF/OSF (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass54,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,979 miles
    Test number
    492618221869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail54,979 miles (+4,720)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,979 miles
    Test number
    741969414027
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass50,259 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    50,259 miles
    Test number
    171281743006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail50,256 miles (+6,622)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,256 miles
    Test number
    117140319689
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass43,634 miles (+7,525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    43,634 miles
    Test number
    985283679494
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre 2mm inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking and perished on tread and sidewall

  16. Pass36,109 miles (+5,308)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    36,109 miles
    Test number
    889760000055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    30,801 miles
    Test number
    419984421039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail30,801 miles (+9,015)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,801 miles
    Test number
    972851485326
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass21,786 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    21,786 miles
    Test number
    559024115114
    • NoteRear tyres cracking

Questions about LC12 MXD

Does LC12 MXD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC12 MXD is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC12 MXD?
The MOT on LC12 MXD is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC12 MXD done?
LC12 MXD was recorded at 95,279 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 6,450 miles a year.
Has LC12 MXD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC12 MXD has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LC12 MXD 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 MXD find?
LC12 MXD passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both, and 2 more.

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