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Kia Sportage

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LS12 EDOMOT history

LS12 EDO is a white diesel Kia Sportage first used on 22 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 136,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

LS12 EDO white Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
136,691 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,504 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 EDO
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
22 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 EDO was last recorded at 136,691 miles on 5 May 2026, 813 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,878 miles · 24 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
813 miles
Average per year
9,504 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,691 miles
  • 2025 – 135,878 miles
  • 2024 – 130,740 miles
  • 2023 – 117,177 miles
  • 2022 – 106,104 miles
  • 2021 – 92,681 miles
  • 2020 – 83,146 miles
  • 2019 – 72,722 miles
  • 2018 – 61,090 miles
  • 2017 – 53,235 miles
  • 2016 – 43,894 miles
  • 2015 – 32,296 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,691 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,691 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    136,691 miles
    Test number
    397106828303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. Fail136,691 miles (+813)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,691 miles
    Test number
    517171389374
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Plastic Wheel Arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Fail135,878 miles (+5,138)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,878 miles
    Test number
    273448700805
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass130,740 miles (+116)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    130,740 miles
    Test number
    921184806506
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Fail130,624 miles (+13,447)2 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,624 miles
    Test number
    105871360582
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass117,177 miles (+11,073)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    117,177 miles
    Test number
    278332258857
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass106,104 miles (+13,423)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    106,104 miles
    Test number
    917999041313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,681 miles (+9,535)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    92,681 miles
    Test number
    202633220994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,146 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    83,146 miles
    Test number
    231071887586
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail83,125 miles (+10,403)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,125 miles
    Test number
    718181305125
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass72,722 miles (+11,632)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,722 miles
    Test number
    898000143450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,090 miles (+7,855)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    61,090 miles
    Test number
    384246691270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,235 miles (+9,341)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    53,235 miles
    Test number
    785057870535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,894 miles (+11,598)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    43,894 miles
    Test number
    350437258454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,296 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    32,296 miles
    Test number
    588371935191
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Fail32,296 miles3 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,296 miles
    Test number
    625381535192
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousFront Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • DangerousNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS12 EDO

Does LS12 EDO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 EDO is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 EDO?
The MOT on LS12 EDO is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 EDO done?
LS12 EDO was recorded at 136,691 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 9,504 miles a year.
Has LS12 EDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 EDO has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 EDO 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 EDO find?
LS12 EDO passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front inner brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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