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Kia Sportage

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LP12 EOAMOT history

LP12 EOA is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 6 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 148,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

LP12 EOA silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
148,890 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,004 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 EOA
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
6 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 EOA was last recorded at 148,890 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,886 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
12,004 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,890 miles
  • 2024 – 133,126 miles
  • 2023 – 114,043 miles
  • 2022 – 92,275 miles
  • 2021 – 87,261 miles
  • 2020 – 82,513 miles
  • 2019 – 75,027 miles
  • 2018 – 49,376 miles
  • 2017 – 33,744 miles
  • 2016 – 29,857 miles
  • 2015 – 24,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,890 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear knock noise at (back )

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

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 29 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,890 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    148,890 miles
    Test number
    956874706596
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear knock noise at (back )
  2. Fail148,886 miles (+15,760)5 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,886 miles
    Test number
    348207476263
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking brake inoperative on one side (both) (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass133,126 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    133,126 miles
    Test number
    186593204444
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  4. Fail133,124 miles (+19,081)2 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,124 miles
    Test number
    324268954609
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass114,043 miles (+21,768)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    114,043 miles
    Test number
    443263876377
    • AdvisoryNearside Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass92,275 miles (+5,014)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    92,275 miles
    Test number
    656186985051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,261 miles (+4,748)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    87,261 miles
    Test number
    409132991042
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  8. Pass82,513 miles (+7,486)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    82,513 miles
    Test number
    952022722452
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass75,027 miles (+9,419)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    75,027 miles
    Test number
    483407155043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,608 miles (+16,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    65,608 miles
    Test number
    560081987242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55r18 104v (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass49,376 miles (+15,632)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    49,376 miles
    Test number
    648080253840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,744 miles (+3,887)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    33,744 miles
    Test number
    892095364512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,857 miles (+5,230)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    29,857 miles
    Test number
    778024872522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    24,627 miles
    Test number
    886630985193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP12 EOA

Does LP12 EOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 EOA is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP12 EOA?
The MOT on LP12 EOA is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 EOA done?
LP12 EOA was recorded at 148,890 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 12,004 miles a year.
Has LP12 EOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 EOA has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LP12 EOA 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 EOA find?
LP12 EOA passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front coil spring corroded; rear coil spring corroded; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both), and 1 more.

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