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Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,591 cc

LS12 EKPMOT history

LS12 EKP is a black petrol Kia Sportage first used on 23 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 60,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

LS12 EKP black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
60,873 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 EKP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 EKP was last recorded at 60,873 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 3,657 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,216 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,657 miles
Average per year
4,184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,873 miles
  • 2025 – 57,216 miles
  • 2024 – 51,795 miles
  • 2023 – 48,709 miles
  • 2022 – 46,393 miles
  • 2021 – 43,473 miles
  • 2020 – 41,558 miles
  • 2019 – 36,344 miles
  • 2018 – 32,138 miles
  • 2017 – 27,071 miles
  • 2016 – 21,684 miles
  • 2015 – 14,850 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,873 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.

  • Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass60,873 miles (+3,657)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    60,873 miles
    Test number
    389190003665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass57,216 miles (+5,421)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    57,216 miles
    Test number
    482137102495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass51,795 miles (+3,086)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    51,795 miles
    Test number
    518322853029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass48,709 miles (+2,316)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    48,709 miles
    Test number
    382507609680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass46,393 miles (+2,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    46,393 miles
    Test number
    226038262755
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass43,473 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    43,473 miles
    Test number
    812974179013
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN BETWEEN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail43,473 miles (+1,915)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,473 miles
    Test number
    278970809747
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN BETWEEN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass41,558 miles (+5,214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    41,558 miles
    Test number
    819354254678
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre perishing and cracking
  9. Pass36,344 miles (+4,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    36,344 miles
    Test number
    141505492522
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
  10. Pass32,138 miles (+5,067)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    32,138 miles
    Test number
    197239734795
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  11. Pass27,071 miles (+5,387)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    27,071 miles
    Test number
    305179313813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass21,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    21,684 miles
    Test number
    691985946735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail21,684 miles (+6,834)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,684 miles
    Test number
    837369690142
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake in need of adjustment or repair.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass14,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    14,850 miles
    Test number
    739388065045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail14,850 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,850 miles
    Test number
    227498465043
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LS12 EKP

Does LS12 EKP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 EKP is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 EKP?
The MOT on LS12 EKP is valid until 23 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 EKP done?
LS12 EKP was recorded at 60,873 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 4,184 miles a year.
Has LS12 EKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 EKP has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LS12 EKP 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 EKP find?
LS12 EKP passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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