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White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LR12 MKEMOT history

LR12 MKE is a white diesel Kia Sportage first used on 19 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 107,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2026.

LR12 MKE white Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
107,710 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 MKE
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
19 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 MKE was last recorded at 107,710 miles on 28 Oct 2026, 15,502 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,208 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
15,502 miles
Average per year
6,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,710 miles
  • 2025 – 92,208 miles
  • 2024 – 88,043 miles
  • 2023 – 83,889 miles
  • 2022 – 78,392 miles
  • 2021 – 73,240 miles
  • 2020 – 67,807 miles
  • 2019 – 61,586 miles
  • 2018 – 54,465 miles
  • 2017 – 48,036 miles
  • 2016 – 42,175 miles
  • 2015 – 34,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,710 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryEngine covers/Under-trays fitted
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnder-chassis, brakes, suspension components corroded
  • AdvisoryVehicle is Under-sealed

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 4 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,710 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    107,710 miles
    Test number
    826998381857
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/Under-trays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder-chassis, brakes, suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle is Under-sealed

  2. Fail107,710 miles (+15,502)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,710 miles
    Test number
    819316785534
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/Under-trays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder-chassis, brakes, suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle is Under-sealed

  3. Pass92,208 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    92,208 miles
    Test number
    668599191891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail92,140 miles (+4,097)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,140 miles
    Test number
    235335019054
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass88,043 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    88,043 miles
    Test number
    284564761865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail88,042 miles (+4,153)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,042 miles
    Test number
    632633848324
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass83,889 miles (+5,497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    83,889 miles
    Test number
    856764679428
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass78,392 miles (+5,152)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    78,392 miles
    Test number
    859689672321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,240 miles (+5,433)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    73,240 miles
    Test number
    320614084626
    • MinorNearside 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, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass67,807 miles (+6,221)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    67,807 miles
    Test number
    128686694068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,586 miles (+7,121)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    61,586 miles
    Test number
    125528188505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,465 miles (+6,429)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    54,465 miles
    Test number
    816101298530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,036 miles (+5,861)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    48,036 miles
    Test number
    913167596100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,175 miles (+7,194)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    42,175 miles
    Test number
    536324782990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass34,981 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    34,981 miles
    Test number
    917715885160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR12 MKE

Does LR12 MKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR12 MKE is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR12 MKE?
The MOT on LR12 MKE is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR12 MKE done?
LR12 MKE was recorded at 107,710 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2026, an average of 6,426 miles a year.
Has LR12 MKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 MKE has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LR12 MKE 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 MKE find?
LR12 MKE passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: engine covers/under-trays fitted; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front track rod end slightly misaligned, and 3 more.

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