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Kia Sorento

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,199 cc

LP12 VUKMOT history

LP12 VUK is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 17 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 144,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

LP12 VUK silver Kia Sorento – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
144,820 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 VUK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 VUK was last recorded at 144,820 miles on 19 May 2026, 5,131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,689 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,131 miles
Average per year
10,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,820 miles
  • 2025 – 139,689 miles
  • 2024 – 135,001 miles
  • 2023 – 128,131 miles
  • 2022 – 120,031 miles
  • 2021 – 112,483 miles
  • 2020 – 102,375 miles
  • 2019 – 87,141 miles
  • 2018 – 70,455 miles
  • 2017 – 53,293 miles
  • 2016 – 37,662 miles
  • 2015 – 30,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,820 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryN/S/F inner CV boot starting to deteriorate.
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm front bushes. (5.3.4 (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.

  • Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,820 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    144,820 miles
    Test number
    365811752813
    • AdvisoryN/S/F inner CV boot starting to deteriorate.
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail144,818 miles (+5,129)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,818 miles
    Test number
    707833069296
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/S/F inner CV boot starting to deteriorate.
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass139,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    139,689 miles
    Test number
    298132825765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail139,689 miles (+4,688)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,689 miles
    Test number
    264033799337
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass135,001 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    135,001 miles
    Test number
    503221519408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail134,996 miles (+6,865)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,996 miles
    Test number
    994762097823
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  7. Pass128,131 miles (+8,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    128,131 miles
    Test number
    591707004162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass120,031 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    120,031 miles
    Test number
    777758162107
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s worn/wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail120,023 miles (+7,540)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,023 miles
    Test number
    690889514790
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass112,483 miles (+10,108)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    112,483 miles
    Test number
    619204488514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    102,375 miles
    Test number
    194171593190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail102,375 miles (+15,234)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,375 miles
    Test number
    565019935373
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass87,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,141 miles
    Test number
    897837453455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail87,141 miles (+16,686)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,141 miles
    Test number
    328433020128
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass70,455 miles (+17,162)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    70,455 miles
    Test number
    785927255565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,293 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    53,293 miles
    Test number
    215815132723
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect brakes through wheels and tyres

  17. Fail53,293 miles (+15,631)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,293 miles
    Test number
    675924392827
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect brakes through wheels and tyres

  18. Pass37,662 miles (+6,817)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    37,662 miles
    Test number
    222012589083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail30,845 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,845 miles
    Test number
    155724685133
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass30,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    30,845 miles
    Test number
    987884085146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP12 VUK

Does LP12 VUK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 VUK is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 VUK?
The MOT on LP12 VUK is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 VUK done?
LP12 VUK was recorded at 144,820 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 10,478 miles a year.
Has LP12 VUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 VUK has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LP12 VUK 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 VUK find?
LP12 VUK passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 2 advisories: n/s/f inner cv boot starting to deteriorate.; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm front bushes..

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