
Kia Sportage
Orange · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
LR12 KYFMOT history
LR12 KYF is an orange diesel Kia Sportage first used on 20 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 83,936 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 83,936 mi
- At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,917 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR12 KYF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Sportage
- Colour
- Orange
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 20 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR12 KYF was last recorded at 83,936 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 2,490 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 81,446 miles · 17 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,490 miles
- Average per year
- 4,917 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 83,936 miles
- 2025 – 81,446 miles
- 2024 – 77,948 miles
- 2023 – 73,569 miles
- 2022 – 68,972 miles
- 2021 – 62,624 miles
- 2020 – 59,512 miles
- 2019 – 52,165 miles
- 2018 – 47,325 miles
- 2017 – 43,973 miles
- 2016 – 40,112 miles
- 2015 – 30,210 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
16 tests since 16 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass83,936 miles (+2,490)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 83,936 miles
- Test number
- 988447855769
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass81,446 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 81,446 miles
- Test number
- 974760461239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,446 miles (+3,498)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,446 miles
- Test number
- 561998861386
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass77,948 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 77,948 miles
- Test number
- 737844967753
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail77,948 miles (+4,379)3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,948 miles
- Test number
- 802339687703
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass73,569 miles (+4,597)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 73,569 miles
- Test number
- 884914978453
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass68,972 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 68,972 miles
- Test number
- 970207114621
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail68,972 miles (+6,348)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,972 miles
- Test number
- 916058068584
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass62,624 miles (+3,112)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 62,624 miles
- Test number
- 154506791545
- 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))
Pass59,512 miles (+7,347)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 59,512 miles
- Test number
- 127710304292
- AdvisoryNear side front tyre getting worn at edges
- AdvisorySmall chip in screen
Pass52,165 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 52,165 miles
- Test number
- 396589054238
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail52,165 miles (+4,840)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,165 miles
- Test number
- 426557377835
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass47,325 miles (+3,352)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 47,325 miles
- Test number
- 658119647070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,973 miles (+3,861)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 43,973 miles
- Test number
- 468999002229
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass40,112 miles (+9,902)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 40,112 miles
- Test number
- 223765561553
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass30,210 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 30,210 miles
- Test number
- 457105775094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR12 KYF
- Does LR12 KYF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR12 KYF is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR12 KYF?
- The MOT on LR12 KYF is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR12 KYF done?
- LR12 KYF was recorded at 83,936 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 4,917 miles a year.
- Has LR12 KYF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR12 KYF has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR12 KYF 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 LR12 KYF find?
- LR12 KYF passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.
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