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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LC12 YLRMOT history

LC12 YLR is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 5 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 145,518 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

LC12 YLR silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
145,518 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,328 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC12 YLR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
5 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC12 YLR was last recorded at 145,518 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 2,536 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 May 2016: 5,065 miles, lower than 31,848 miles on 1 Jun 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
142,982 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,536 miles
Average per year
10,328 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,518 miles
  • 2025 – 142,982 miles
  • 2024 – 139,821 miles
  • 2023 – 134,672 miles
  • 2022 – 127,230 miles
  • 2021 – 123,154 miles
  • 2020 – 114,248 miles
  • 2019 – 98,265 miles
  • 2018 – 84,633 miles
  • 2017 – 70,500 miles
  • 2016 – 5,065 miles
  • 2015 – 31,848 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,518 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    145,518 miles
    Test number
    159047281391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail145,518 miles (+2,536)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,518 miles
    Test number
    807613647462
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass142,982 miles (+3,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    142,982 miles
    Test number
    728909200922
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass139,821 miles (+5,149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    139,821 miles
    Test number
    521142732434
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass134,672 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    134,672 miles
    Test number
    989255983473
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))
  6. Fail134,672 miles (+7,442)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,672 miles
    Test number
    263463266255
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))
  7. Pass127,230 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    127,230 miles
    Test number
    646780569643
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  8. Fail127,230 miles (+4,076)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,230 miles
    Test number
    662291827667
    • DangerousExhaust silencer heat shield loose could fall off
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  9. Pass123,154 miles (+8,906)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    123,154 miles
    Test number
    759710649866
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass114,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    114,248 miles
    Test number
    408041545050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail114,248 miles (+210)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,248 miles
    Test number
    792853061636
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  12. Fail114,038 miles (+15,773)2 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,038 miles
    Test number
    137856688079
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass98,265 miles (+13,632)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    98,265 miles
    Test number
    222426977379
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Pass84,633 miles (+14,133)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    84,633 miles
    Test number
    561223287462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,500 miles (+65,435)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    70,500 miles
    Test number
    262122999235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass5,065 miles (-26,783)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    5,065 miles
    Test number
    395387611526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail31,848 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,848 miles
    Test number
    325302755198
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  18. Pass31,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    31,848 miles
    Test number
    497782355118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC12 YLR

Does LC12 YLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC12 YLR is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC12 YLR?
The MOT on LC12 YLR is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC12 YLR done?
LC12 YLR was recorded at 145,518 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 10,328 miles a year.
Has LC12 YLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC12 YLR has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LC12 YLR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC12 YLR find?
LC12 YLR passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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