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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.

LR12 KYF orange Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass83,936 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. Pass81,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    81,446 miles
    Test number
    974760461239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. Pass47,325 miles (+3,352)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    47,325 miles
    Test number
    658119647070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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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