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White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LP12 UMWMOT history

LP12 UMW is a white diesel Kia Sportage first used on 25 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 74,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

LP12 UMW white Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
74,365 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,702 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 UMW
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 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 UMW was last recorded at 74,365 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 9,913 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,452 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
9,913 miles
Average per year
5,702 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,365 miles
  • 2025 – 64,452 miles
  • 2024 – 62,416 miles
  • 2023 – 56,025 miles
  • 2022 – 49,962 miles
  • 2021 – 44,744 miles
  • 2020 – 40,527 miles
  • 2019 – 37,156 miles
  • 2018 – 31,828 miles
  • 2017 – 26,008 miles
  • 2016 – 19,230 miles
  • 2015 – 12,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,365 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 1 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,365 miles (+9,913)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    74,365 miles
    Test number
    122367113817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass64,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    64,452 miles
    Test number
    349360090206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail64,452 miles (+2,036)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,452 miles
    Test number
    936359764260
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass62,416 miles (+6,391)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    62,416 miles
    Test number
    265320552767
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGE & PERISHING 215/70*16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 215/70*16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGE & PERISHING 215/70*16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
  5. Pass56,025 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    56,025 miles
    Test number
    471243718265
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail55,988 miles (+6,026)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,988 miles
    Test number
    617037586421
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding BOTH REARS (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass49,962 miles (+5,218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    49,962 miles
    Test number
    752613841094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 215/70*16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass44,744 miles (+4,217)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    44,744 miles
    Test number
    544485040800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass40,527 miles (+3,371)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    40,527 miles
    Test number
    323751030325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,156 miles (+5,328)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    37,156 miles
    Test number
    308260865790
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass31,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    31,828 miles
    Test number
    753217282034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail31,828 miles (+5,820)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,828 miles
    Test number
    127568240852
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass26,008 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    26,008 miles
    Test number
    596322919792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Fail26,008 miles (+6,778)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,008 miles
    Test number
    142306872111
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass19,230 miles (+6,423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    19,230 miles
    Test number
    223835225552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass12,807 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    12,807 miles
    Test number
    868392655143
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  17. Fail12,807 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,807 miles
    Test number
    645392555101
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LP12 UMW

Does LP12 UMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 UMW is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 UMW?
The MOT on LP12 UMW is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 UMW done?
LP12 UMW was recorded at 74,365 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 5,702 miles a year.
Has LP12 UMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 UMW has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LP12 UMW 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 UMW find?
LP12 UMW passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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