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Kia Sportage

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LC12 YMFMOT history

LC12 YMF is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 5 Jun 2012. Its MOT expired on 10 May 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 128,297 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2025.

LC12 YMF silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 May 2026
Mileage
128,297 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC12 YMF
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 expired on 10 May 2026
Latest MOT test
10 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC12 YMF was last recorded at 128,297 miles on 10 May 2025, 146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,151 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
146 miles
Average per year
10,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,297 miles
  • 2024 – 114,366 miles
  • 2023 – 101,239 miles
  • 2022 – 96,970 miles
  • 2021 – 85,445 miles
  • 2020 – 80,060 miles
  • 2019 – 71,387 miles
  • 2018 – 59,097 miles
  • 2017 – 50,666 miles
  • 2016 – 38,264 miles
  • 2015 – 30,213 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,297 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))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.

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively really on maximum limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear exhaust heat shield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,297 miles (+146)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2026
    Odometer
    128,297 miles
    Test number
    437475071981
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail128,151 miles (+13,785)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,151 miles
    Test number
    804103626082
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass114,366 miles (+38)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    114,366 miles
    Test number
    271559707157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively really on maximum limit (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  4. Fail114,328 miles (+13,089)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,328 miles
    Test number
    564430602484
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and misshaped (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively really on maximum limit (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  5. Pass101,239 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    101,239 miles
    Test number
    825348718633
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail101,239 miles (+4,269)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,239 miles
    Test number
    124346468761
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass96,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    96,970 miles
    Test number
    477382197464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail96,970 miles (+11,525)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,970 miles
    Test number
    166785014660
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass85,445 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    85,445 miles
    Test number
    612526501318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail85,445 miles (+5,385)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,445 miles
    Test number
    739658629485
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass80,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    80,060 miles
    Test number
    742531380418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail80,060 miles (+8,673)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,060 miles
    Test number
    295785129932
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass71,387 miles (+12,290)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    71,387 miles
    Test number
    406063284836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass59,097 miles (+8,431)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    59,097 miles
    Test number
    483374823958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,666 miles (+12,402)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    50,666 miles
    Test number
    642403812549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,264 miles (+8,051)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    38,264 miles
    Test number
    504435903218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,213 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    30,213 miles
    Test number
    446098905203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about LC12 YMF

Does LC12 YMF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC12 YMF expired on 10 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC12 YMF?
The MOT on LC12 YMF expired on 10 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC12 YMF done?
LC12 YMF was recorded at 128,297 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2025, an average of 10,021 miles a year.
Has LC12 YMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC12 YMF has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LC12 YMF 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 YMF find?
LC12 YMF passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2025 with 5 advisories: offside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 2 more.

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