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White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LP12 YLUMOT history

LP12 YLU is a white diesel Kia Sportage first used on 25 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 138,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

LP12 YLU white Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
138,061 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 YLU
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 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 YLU was last recorded at 138,061 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 2,937 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,124 miles · 20 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
2,937 miles
Average per year
9,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,061 miles
  • 2024 – 135,124 miles
  • 2023 – 128,227 miles
  • 2022 – 118,026 miles
  • 2021 – 108,864 miles
  • 2020 – 102,891 miles
  • 2019 – 91,699 miles
  • 2018 – 85,455 miles
  • 2017 – 73,524 miles
  • 2016 – 55,307 miles
  • 2015 – 39,432 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,061 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 7 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,061 miles (+2,937)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    138,061 miles
    Test number
    340051862698
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass135,124 miles (+6,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    135,124 miles
    Test number
    447317870614
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,227 miles (+46)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    128,227 miles
    Test number
    460422432694
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPark brake has slight reserve travel

  4. Fail128,181 miles (+10,155)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,181 miles
    Test number
    410022121984
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPark brake has slight reserve travel

  5. Pass118,026 miles (+9,162)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    118,026 miles
    Test number
    979158936513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,864 miles (+5,973)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    108,864 miles
    Test number
    623015139574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,891 miles (+11,192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    102,891 miles
    Test number
    795674387923
    • AdvisoryRear child seats fitted
    • AdvisorySlight wear to o/s/r upper suspension arm inner bush

  8. Pass91,699 miles (+6,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    91,699 miles
    Test number
    412012905262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass85,455 miles (+11,931)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    85,455 miles
    Test number
    689035127595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,524 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,524 miles
    Test number
    863095831973
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail73,524 miles (+18,217)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,524 miles
    Test number
    503171638149
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass55,307 miles (+15,875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    55,307 miles
    Test number
    233392857697
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracking

  13. Pass39,432 miles (+103)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    39,432 miles
    Test number
    695811275091
    • 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)
    • NoteTransmission oil leak

  14. Fail39,329 miles6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,329 miles
    Test number
    448956765046
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTransmission oil leak

Questions about LP12 YLU

Does LP12 YLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 YLU is valid until 26 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP12 YLU?
The MOT on LP12 YLU is valid until 26 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 YLU done?
LP12 YLU was recorded at 138,061 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 9,278 miles a year.
Has LP12 YLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 YLU has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LP12 YLU 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 YLU find?
LP12 YLU passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; all direction indicators slightly discoloured; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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