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Kia Sportage

Brown · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 HPOMOT history

LS12 HPO is a brown diesel Kia Sportage first used on 21 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 35,606 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

LS12 HPO brown Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
35,606 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,209 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 HPO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 HPO was last recorded at 35,606 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 6,675 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Feb 2019: 3,797 miles, lower than 35,665 miles on 21 Feb 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
28,931 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,675 miles
Average per year
1,209 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,606 miles
  • 2025 – 28,931 miles
  • 2024 – 25,361 miles
  • 2023 – 21,069 miles
  • 2022 – 16,173 miles
  • 2021 – 12,372 miles
  • 2020 – 8,412 miles
  • 2019 – 3,797 miles
  • 2018 – 35,665 miles
  • 2017 – 31,244 miles
  • 2016 – 27,161 miles
  • 2015 – 22,387 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,606 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,606 miles (+6,675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    35,606 miles
    Test number
    179192291038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass28,931 miles (+3,570)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    28,931 miles
    Test number
    260495499482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass25,361 miles (+4,292)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    25,361 miles
    Test number
    687536185278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTested in a wet condition

  4. Pass21,069 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    21,069 miles
    Test number
    688388311938
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail21,069 miles (+4,896)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,069 miles
    Test number
    156950214412
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass16,173 miles (+3,801)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    16,173 miles
    Test number
    908443222932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass12,372 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    12,372 miles
    Test number
    349986321971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail12,366 miles (+3,954)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,366 miles
    Test number
    808641534849
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass8,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    8,412 miles
    Test number
    784360165495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail8,411 miles (+4,614)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,411 miles
    Test number
    673812484230
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass3,797 miles (-31,868)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    3,797 miles
    Test number
    746353876757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,665 miles (+4,421)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    35,665 miles
    Test number
    489168049850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,244 miles (+4,083)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    31,244 miles
    Test number
    876585362060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,161 miles (+4,774)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    27,161 miles
    Test number
    242879669515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,387 miles1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    22,387 miles
    Test number
    309780855096
    • DangerousOffide front tyre badly worn on inside edge
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Questions about LS12 HPO

Does LS12 HPO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 HPO is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 HPO?
The MOT on LS12 HPO is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 HPO done?
LS12 HPO was recorded at 35,606 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 1,209 miles a year.
Has LS12 HPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 HPO has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LS12 HPO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Feb 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS12 HPO find?
LS12 HPO passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush.

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