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Kia Sorento

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,199 cc

LC12 MXGMOT history

LC12 MXG is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 30 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 115,545 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

LC12 MXG 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 Aug 2027
Mileage
115,545 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,917 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC12 MXG
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 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC12 MXG was last recorded at 115,545 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,541 miles · 28 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,917 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,545 miles
  • 2025 – 96,061 miles
  • 2024 – 83,759 miles
  • 2023 – 78,650 miles
  • 2022 – 73,578 miles
  • 2021 – 68,466 miles
  • 2020 – 64,560 miles
  • 2019 – 59,890 miles
  • 2018 – 54,958 miles
  • 2017 – 51,360 miles
  • 2016 – 40,627 miles
  • 2015 – 26,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,545 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryParking brake low effortRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms - both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySpare tyre defectiveRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Steering and suspension components have surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Unable to fully inspect rear third row seats and belts as boot is full

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,545 miles (+4)3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    115,545 miles
    Test number
    592114394389
    • 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))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake low effort
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms - both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  2. Fail115,541 miles (+19,480)1 major5 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,541 miles
    Test number
    416096514608
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake low effort
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms - both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  3. Pass96,061 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    96,061 miles
    Test number
    289996581764
    • 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 front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering and suspension components have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect rear third row seats and belts as boot is full

  4. Fail96,057 miles (+12,298)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,057 miles
    Test number
    504614034513
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • 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 front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering and suspension components have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect rear third row seats and belts as boot is full

  5. Pass83,759 miles (+5,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    83,759 miles
    Test number
    249569597233
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass78,650 miles (+5,072)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    78,650 miles
    Test number
    442640918114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,578 miles (+5,112)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    73,578 miles
    Test number
    735324887115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  8. Pass68,466 miles (+3,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    68,466 miles
    Test number
    215495121929
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass64,560 miles (+4,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    64,560 miles
    Test number
    141011466479
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass59,890 miles (+175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,890 miles
    Test number
    713646238563
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail59,715 miles (+4,757)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,715 miles
    Test number
    487687042013
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass54,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    54,958 miles
    Test number
    938203255827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail54,958 miles (+3,598)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,958 miles
    Test number
    861054586951
    • DangerousCentral Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' large toys obstructing drivers view of the road toys stuck to dash (8.3.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  14. Pass51,360 miles (+10,733)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    51,360 miles
    Test number
    258703417221
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect brakes through wheels and tyres

  15. Pass40,627 miles (+14,620)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    40,627 miles
    Test number
    324386954503
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect brakes through wheels
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  16. Pass26,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    26,007 miles
    Test number
    527378195007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC12 MXG

Does LC12 MXG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC12 MXG is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC12 MXG?
The MOT on LC12 MXG is valid until 23 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 MXG done?
LC12 MXG was recorded at 115,545 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 7,917 miles a year.
Has LC12 MXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC12 MXG has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LC12 MXG 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 MXG find?
LC12 MXG passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 3 minor defects and 11 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 11 more.

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