
Kia Sportage
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
Pass136,613 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 136,613 miles
- Test number
- 198744405800
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass86,613 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 86,613 miles
- Test number
- 113598099184
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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)
Pass59,994 miles (+7,587)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 59,994 miles
- Test number
- 811565611707
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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