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Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,591 cc

LP12 DNNMOT history

LP12 DNN is a black petrol Kia Sportage first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 76,643 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

LP12 DNN black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
76,643 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 DNN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 DNN was last recorded at 76,643 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 52 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,591 miles · 26 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
52 miles
Average per year
5,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,643 miles
  • 2025 – 69,782 miles
  • 2024 – 63,964 miles
  • 2023 – 56,542 miles
  • 2022 – 48,278 miles
  • 2021 – 45,657 miles
  • 2020 – 43,571 miles
  • 2019 – 40,329 miles
  • 2018 – 37,295 miles
  • 2017 – 34,455 miles
  • 2016 – 27,531 miles
  • 2015 – 21,487 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,643 miles
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 wearing unevenly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner shoulder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • All tyres slightly perished in tread.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,643 miles (+52)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    76,643 miles
    Test number
    887240655766
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail76,591 miles (+6,809)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,591 miles
    Test number
    218659768152
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass69,782 miles (+119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    69,782 miles
    Test number
    744853368932
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail69,663 miles (+5,699)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,663 miles
    Test number
    298440740059
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass63,964 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    63,964 miles
    Test number
    310507825117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail63,964 miles (+7,422)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,964 miles
    Test number
    651167097794
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass56,542 miles (+8,264)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    56,542 miles
    Test number
    115491936281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,278 miles (+2,621)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    48,278 miles
    Test number
    158382407831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,657 miles (+2,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    45,657 miles
    Test number
    637132537412
    • AdvisoryWater ingress in offside headlamp

  10. Pass43,571 miles (+3,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    43,571 miles
    Test number
    353565976739
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass40,329 miles (+3,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    40,329 miles
    Test number
    593480510216
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass37,295 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    37,295 miles
    Test number
    878960068514
    • AdvisoryAll tyres slightly perished in tread.

  13. Fail37,295 miles (+2,840)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,295 miles
    Test number
    722660931538
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres slightly perished in tread.

  14. Pass34,455 miles (+6,924)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    34,455 miles
    Test number
    384134336122
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass27,531 miles (+6,044)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    27,531 miles
    Test number
    839905317735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,487 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    21,487 miles
    Test number
    466869905210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail21,370 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,370 miles
    Test number
    447084505270
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LP12 DNN

Does LP12 DNN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 DNN is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 DNN?
The MOT on LP12 DNN is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 DNN done?
LP12 DNN was recorded at 76,643 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 5,177 miles a year.
Has LP12 DNN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 DNN has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LP12 DNN 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 LP12 DNN find?
LP12 DNN passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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