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White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LS12 EKNMOT history

LS12 EKN is a white diesel Kia Sportage first used on 20 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 116,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

LS12 EKN white Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
116,517 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 EKN
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
20 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 EKN was last recorded at 116,517 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 11,201 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,316 miles · 9 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
11,201 miles
Average per year
9,851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,517 miles
  • 2024 – 105,316 miles
  • 2023 – 93,584 miles
  • 2022 – 82,469 miles
  • 2021 – 74,966 miles
  • 2020 – 65,111 miles
  • 2019 – 54,086 miles
  • 2018 – 39,002 miles
  • 2017 – 30,014 miles
  • 2016 – 20,435 miles
  • 2015 – 11,174 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,517 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass116,517 miles (+11,201)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    116,517 miles
    Test number
    187241729922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass105,316 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    105,316 miles
    Test number
    288513951754
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail105,312 miles (+11,728)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,312 miles
    Test number
    757859928989
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  4. Pass93,584 miles (+11,115)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    93,584 miles
    Test number
    332546420883
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge perishing and nail (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass82,469 miles (+7,503)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    82,469 miles
    Test number
    438311615541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,966 miles (+2,777)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    74,966 miles
    Test number
    744273691764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,189 miles (+7,078)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    72,189 miles
    Test number
    424517046610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,111 miles
    Test number
    367678010062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail65,111 miles (+11,025)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,111 miles
    Test number
    174269284957
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass54,086 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    54,086 miles
    Test number
    312255130602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail54,084 miles (+15,082)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,084 miles
    Test number
    969046016658
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass39,002 miles (+8,988)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    39,002 miles
    Test number
    205718276004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass30,014 miles (+9,579)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    30,014 miles
    Test number
    522261399641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,435 miles (+9,261)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    20,435 miles
    Test number
    411684534787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail11,174 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,174 miles
    Test number
    418913845014
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass11,174 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    11,174 miles
    Test number
    949833545075
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LS12 EKN

Does LS12 EKN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 EKN expired on 22 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 EKN?
The MOT on LS12 EKN expired on 22 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 EKN done?
LS12 EKN was recorded at 116,517 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 9,851 miles a year.
Has LS12 EKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 EKN has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS12 EKN 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 EKN find?
LS12 EKN passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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