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Kia Sportage

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LP12 YLXMOT history

LP12 YLX is a white diesel Kia Sportage first used on 27 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 38,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

LP12 YLX white Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
38,517 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,394 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 YLX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 YLX was last recorded at 38,517 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 9,133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,384 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,133 miles
Average per year
2,394 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,517 miles
  • 2025 – 29,384 miles
  • 2024 – 28,521 miles
  • 2023 – 27,468 miles
  • 2022 – 25,824 miles
  • 2021 – 24,680 miles
  • 2020 – 23,937 miles
  • 2019 – 22,310 miles
  • 2018 – 20,447 miles
  • 2017 – 18,307 miles
  • 2016 – 15,823 miles
  • 2015 – 13,449 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,517 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Extremely close to the legal limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread, wearing on edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outside edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,517 miles (+9,133)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    38,517 miles
    Test number
    644258121595
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Extremely close to the legal limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread, wearing on edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass29,384 miles (+863)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    29,384 miles
    Test number
    678771171128
    • MinorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass28,521 miles (+1,053)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    28,521 miles
    Test number
    972171029952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass27,468 miles (+1,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    27,468 miles
    Test number
    531273345076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass25,824 miles (+1,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2023
    Odometer
    25,824 miles
    Test number
    761736724665
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass24,680 miles (+743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    24,680 miles
    Test number
    153140012524
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass23,937 miles (+1,627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    23,937 miles
    Test number
    495544104983
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass22,310 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    22,310 miles
    Test number
    321400386522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail22,310 miles (+1,863)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,310 miles
    Test number
    386344697891
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass20,447 miles (+2,140)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    20,447 miles
    Test number
    666610091430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass18,307 miles (+2,484)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    18,307 miles
    Test number
    462725488002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass15,823 miles (+2,374)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    15,823 miles
    Test number
    910839539890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass13,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    13,449 miles
    Test number
    939668905230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP12 YLX

Does LP12 YLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 YLX is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 YLX?
The MOT on LP12 YLX is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 YLX done?
LP12 YLX was recorded at 38,517 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 2,394 miles a year.
Has LP12 YLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 YLX has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2019.
Has the mileage on LP12 YLX 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 YLX find?
LP12 YLX passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 9 more.

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