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Kia Sportage

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LP12 VULMOT history

LP12 VUL is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 16 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 137,627 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

LP12 VUL silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
137,627 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,839 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 VUL
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
16 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 VUL was last recorded at 137,627 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,627 miles · 13 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,839 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,627 miles
  • 2024 – 131,078 miles
  • 2023 – 124,117 miles
  • 2022 – 116,859 miles
  • 2021 – 100,537 miles
  • 2020 – 91,113 miles
  • 2019 – 81,344 miles
  • 2018 – 69,394 miles
  • 2017 – 54,484 miles
  • 2016 – 38,696 miles
  • 2015 – 29,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,627 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 5 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,627 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    137,627 miles
    Test number
    192132011280
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail137,627 miles (+6,549)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,627 miles
    Test number
    715754139059
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass131,078 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    131,078 miles
    Test number
    197571872153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail131,075 miles (+6,958)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,075 miles
    Test number
    177513526340
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass124,117 miles (+7,258)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    124,117 miles
    Test number
    595150134935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass116,859 miles (+16,322)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    116,859 miles
    Test number
    988638747161
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement support arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass100,537 miles (+9,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    100,537 miles
    Test number
    324779712862
    • AdvisoryO/s/r light lens has damage

  8. Pass91,113 miles (+9,769)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    91,113 miles
    Test number
    132140549081
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inner edges

  9. Pass81,344 miles (+11,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    81,344 miles
    Test number
    480771191154
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

  10. Pass69,394 miles (+14,910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    69,394 miles
    Test number
    131610999869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass54,484 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    54,484 miles
    Test number
    488060443377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Fail54,484 miles (+15,788)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,484 miles
    Test number
    983433599568
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass38,696 miles (+8,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    38,696 miles
    Test number
    923129064262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass29,962 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    29,962 miles
    Test number
    316665825109
    • NoteWater ingress into offside rear indicator lamp.

  15. Fail29,962 miles5 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,962 miles
    Test number
    886195325188
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteWater ingress into offside rear indicator lamp.

Questions about LP12 VUL

Does LP12 VUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 VUL is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 VUL?
The MOT on LP12 VUL is valid until 13 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 VUL done?
LP12 VUL was recorded at 137,627 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 9,839 miles a year.
Has LP12 VUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 VUL has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LP12 VUL 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 VUL find?
LP12 VUL passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 2 more.

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