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White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LL12 VHVMOT history

LL12 VHV is a white diesel Kia Sportage first used on 25 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 176,171 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

LL12 VHV white Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
176,171 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,635 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 VHV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 VHV was last recorded at 176,171 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 25,922 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,249 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
25,922 miles
Average per year
12,635 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,171 miles
  • 2025 – 150,249 miles
  • 2024 – 126,956 miles
  • 2023 – 109,222 miles
  • 2022 – 89,641 miles
  • 2021 – 88,533 miles
  • 2020 – 83,441 miles
  • 2019 – 76,583 miles
  • 2018 – 71,730 miles
  • 2017 – 66,851 miles
  • 2016 – 54,629 miles
  • 2015 – 41,152 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,171 miles
  • AdvisoryHand brake travel too high, Advise adjustment
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 14 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,171 miles (+25,922)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    176,171 miles
    Test number
    695266125800
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel too high, Advise adjustment
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass150,249 miles (+23,293)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    150,249 miles
    Test number
    138324169359
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass126,956 miles (+70)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    126,956 miles
    Test number
    870983462957
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail126,886 miles (+17,664)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,886 miles
    Test number
    688263965009
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass109,222 miles (+396)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    109,222 miles
    Test number
    632845354356
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNsr and Osr tyre damaged/cracking or perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  6. Fail108,826 miles (+19,185)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,826 miles
    Test number
    719940202404
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNsr and Osr tyre damaged/cracking or perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  7. Pass89,641 miles (+1,108)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    89,641 miles
    Test number
    205838385080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,533 miles (+5,092)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    88,533 miles
    Test number
    349933469873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,441 miles (+6,858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    83,441 miles
    Test number
    832520408215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass76,583 miles (+4,853)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,583 miles
    Test number
    457171017511
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass71,730 miles (+4,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    71,730 miles
    Test number
    918151507906
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass66,851 miles (+12,222)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    66,851 miles
    Test number
    318492281633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,629 miles (+13,477)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    54,629 miles
    Test number
    799158643200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail41,152 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,152 miles
    Test number
    795014735111
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass41,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    41,152 miles
    Test number
    876474035149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL12 VHV

Does LL12 VHV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 VHV is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL12 VHV?
The MOT on LL12 VHV is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL12 VHV done?
LL12 VHV was recorded at 176,171 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 12,635 miles a year.
Has LL12 VHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 VHV has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LL12 VHV 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 VHV find?
LL12 VHV passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: hand brake travel too high, advise adjustment; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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