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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 ECEMOT history

LS12 ECE is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 10 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2027 and it has passed 12 of 12 MOT tests, with 145,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

LS12 ECE black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2027
Mileage
145,365 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
12 passed · 0 failed
Per year
9,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 ECE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 ECE was last recorded at 145,365 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 8,846 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
136,519 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,846 miles
Average per year
9,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,365 miles
  • 2025 – 136,519 miles
  • 2024 – 127,540 miles
  • 2023 – 116,063 miles
  • 2022 – 106,509 miles
  • 2021 – 93,577 miles
  • 2020 – 84,185 miles
  • 2019 – 69,137 miles
  • 2018 – 56,795 miles
  • 2017 – 46,712 miles
  • 2016 – 45,094 miles
  • 2015 – 35,842 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,365 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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.

  • Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

12 tests since 21 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,365 miles (+8,846)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    145,365 miles
    Test number
    219293398589
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass136,519 miles (+8,979)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    136,519 miles
    Test number
    187632740022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass127,540 miles (+11,477)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    127,540 miles
    Test number
    538841624489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,063 miles (+9,554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    116,063 miles
    Test number
    755909100727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSCH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass106,509 miles (+12,932)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    106,509 miles
    Test number
    926856674391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,577 miles (+9,392)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    93,577 miles
    Test number
    862169892795
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Body panel slightly loose under tray (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose wing linner (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass84,185 miles (+15,048)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    84,185 miles
    Test number
    748366730789
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

  8. Pass69,137 miles (+12,342)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,137 miles
    Test number
    664647503573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

  9. Pass56,795 miles (+10,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    56,795 miles
    Test number
    373189324602
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

  10. Pass46,712 miles (+1,618)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    46,712 miles
    Test number
    358712352220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,094 miles (+9,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    45,094 miles
    Test number
    458018642028
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass35,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    35,842 miles
    Test number
    576011015143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 ECE

Does LS12 ECE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 ECE is valid until 1 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 ECE?
The MOT on LS12 ECE is valid until 1 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 ECE done?
LS12 ECE was recorded at 145,365 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 9,559 miles a year.
Has LS12 ECE ever failed its MOT?
No. LS12 ECE has passed all 12 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on LS12 ECE 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 LS12 ECE find?
LS12 ECE passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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