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Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LS12 ECZMOT history

LS12 ECZ is a blue diesel Kia Sportage first used on 23 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 140,154 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

LS12 ECZ blue Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
140,154 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 ECZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 ECZ was last recorded at 140,154 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,154 miles · 4 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,154 miles
  • 2025 – 136,613 miles
  • 2024 – 132,010 miles
  • 2023 – 122,980 miles
  • 2022 – 116,366 miles
  • 2021 – 107,266 miles
  • 2020 – 98,416 miles
  • 2019 – 86,613 miles
  • 2018 – 73,733 miles
  • 2017 – 59,994 miles
  • 2016 – 52,407 miles
  • 2015 – 42,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,154 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,154 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    140,154 miles
    Test number
    413272633889
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail140,154 miles (+3,541)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,154 miles
    Test number
    526007962315
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass136,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    136,613 miles
    Test number
    198744405800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail136,608 miles (+4,598)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,608 miles
    Test number
    560486381920
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Vehicle filled workshop up with smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass132,010 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    132,010 miles
    Test number
    218653658282
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail132,010 miles (+9,030)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,010 miles
    Test number
    181815746120
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass122,980 miles (+6,614)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    122,980 miles
    Test number
    615663148606
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass116,366 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    116,366 miles
    Test number
    849495732250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Fail116,366 miles (+9,100)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,366 miles
    Test number
    139673773723
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass107,266 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    107,266 miles
    Test number
    120004939730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Fail107,263 miles (+8,847)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,263 miles
    Test number
    814634674805
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass98,416 miles (+11,803)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    98,416 miles
    Test number
    940038447304
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  13. Pass86,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    86,613 miles
    Test number
    113598099184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail86,613 miles (+12,880)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,613 miles
    Test number
    195173027696
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Pass73,733 miles (+13,739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,733 miles
    Test number
    201169574074
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass59,994 miles (+7,587)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,994 miles
    Test number
    811565611707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,407 miles (+10,091)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    52,407 miles
    Test number
    850191768762
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass42,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,316 miles
    Test number
    395618165051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 ECZ

Does LS12 ECZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 ECZ is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 ECZ?
The MOT on LS12 ECZ is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 ECZ done?
LS12 ECZ was recorded at 140,154 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 8,903 miles a year.
Has LS12 ECZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 ECZ has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 ECZ 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 ECZ find?
LS12 ECZ passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear nail in tyre; oil leak, but not excessive.

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