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White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,591 cc

LP12 VUTMOT history

LP12 VUT is a white petrol Kia Sportage first used on 30 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2025 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 92,449 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2024.

LP12 VUT white Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Apr 2025
Mileage
92,449 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2024
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 VUT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 VUT was last recorded at 92,449 miles on 25 Mar 2024, 7,096 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,353 miles · 6 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
7,096 miles
Average per year
7,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 92,449 miles
  • 2023 – 85,353 miles
  • 2022 – 77,304 miles
  • 2020 – 68,740 miles
  • 2019 – 59,494 miles
  • 2018 – 53,191 miles
  • 2017 – 45,736 miles
  • 2016 – 34,315 miles
  • 2015 – 26,365 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,449 miles
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

10 tests since 22 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,449 miles (+7,096)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    92,449 miles
    Test number
    954971019605
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass85,353 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    85,353 miles
    Test number
    456050771711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail85,343 miles (+8,039)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,343 miles
    Test number
    895139371123
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass77,304 miles (+8,564)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    77,304 miles
    Test number
    164489094490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass68,740 miles (+9,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    68,740 miles
    Test number
    558655247641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass59,494 miles (+6,303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    59,494 miles
    Test number
    362715736365
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass53,191 miles (+7,455)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    53,191 miles
    Test number
    986096643913
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass45,736 miles (+11,421)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    45,736 miles
    Test number
    838583600771
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass34,315 miles (+7,950)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    34,315 miles
    Test number
    957520523952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    26,365 miles
    Test number
    787923475116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP12 VUT

Does LP12 VUT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP12 VUT expired on 8 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP12 VUT?
The MOT on LP12 VUT expired on 8 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP12 VUT done?
LP12 VUT was recorded at 92,449 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2024, an average of 7,545 miles a year.
Has LP12 VUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 VUT has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LP12 VUT 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 VUT find?
LP12 VUT passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect: offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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