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Kia Sorento

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,199 cc

LL12 AEFMOT history

LL12 AEF is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 16 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 136,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

LL12 AEF black Kia Sorento – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
136,975 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,527 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 AEF
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
16 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 AEF was last recorded at 136,975 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 4,794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,181 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,794 miles
Average per year
9,527 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,975 miles
  • 2025 – 132,181 miles
  • 2024 – 115,612 miles
  • 2023 – 109,412 miles
  • 2022 – 107,096 miles
  • 2021 – 96,128 miles
  • 2020 – 87,328 miles
  • 2019 – 73,945 miles
  • 2018 – 64,682 miles
  • 2017 – 51,821 miles
  • 2016 – 40,700 miles
  • 2015 – 28,072 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,975 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear chassis damaged

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,975 miles (+4,794)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    136,975 miles
    Test number
    247411875810
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis damaged
  2. Pass132,181 miles (+5,199)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    132,181 miles
    Test number
    246797585074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOff side rear chassis has slight damage
  3. Pass126,982 miles (+92)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    126,982 miles
    Test number
    283227795113
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail126,890 miles (+11,278)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,890 miles
    Test number
    106128645463
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing Lower ball joint detatched (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass115,612 miles (+6,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    115,612 miles
    Test number
    748925293894
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass109,412 miles (+2,316)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    109,412 miles
    Test number
    108480648184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,096 miles (+10,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    107,096 miles
    Test number
    873708653425
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively ALL FOUR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. Pass96,128 miles (+8,800)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    96,128 miles
    Test number
    982537008785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,328 miles (+13,383)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    87,328 miles
    Test number
    352786519891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    73,945 miles
    Test number
    573057494693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail73,945 miles (+9,263)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,945 miles
    Test number
    842535271384
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass64,682 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    64,682 miles
    Test number
    551863310569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail64,678 miles (+12,857)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,678 miles
    Test number
    372791873704
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass51,821 miles (+11,121)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    51,821 miles
    Test number
    821136452907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,700 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    40,700 miles
    Test number
    217371819481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail40,693 miles (+12,621)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,693 miles
    Test number
    369337188202
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass28,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    28,072 miles
    Test number
    255386225110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL12 AEF

Does LL12 AEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 AEF is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL12 AEF?
The MOT on LL12 AEF is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL12 AEF done?
LL12 AEF was recorded at 136,975 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 9,527 miles a year.
Has LL12 AEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 AEF has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LL12 AEF 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 LL12 AEF find?
LL12 AEF passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides; steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel; rear chassis damaged.

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