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White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 TUUMOT history

LS12 TUU is a white diesel Kia Sportage first used on 22 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 16 Jun 2025 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 125,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2024.

LS12 TUU white Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Jun 2025
Mileage
125,709 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2024
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,530 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 TUU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 TUU was last recorded at 125,709 miles on 17 Jun 2024, 5,723 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
119,986 miles · 24 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
5,723 miles
Average per year
10,530 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 125,709 miles
  • 2023 – 119,986 miles
  • 2022 – 112,108 miles
  • 2021 – 99,116 miles
  • 2020 – 87,777 miles
  • 2019 – 74,885 miles
  • 2018 – 59,715 miles
  • 2017 – 49,819 miles
  • 2016 – 40,599 miles
  • 2015 – 28,352 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,709 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryChip on front windscreen

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

12 tests since 20 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,709 miles (+5,723)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    125,709 miles
    Test number
    256567325483
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryChip on front windscreen

  2. Pass119,986 miles (+7,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    119,986 miles
    Test number
    147019736459
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass112,108 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    112,108 miles
    Test number
    967485401231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail112,108 miles (+12,992)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,108 miles
    Test number
    949700774276
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass99,116 miles (+11,339)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    99,116 miles
    Test number
    968881111241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,777 miles (+12,892)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    87,777 miles
    Test number
    840985767561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    74,885 miles
    Test number
    987667625480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail74,885 miles (+15,170)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,885 miles
    Test number
    169000855622
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass59,715 miles (+9,896)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    59,715 miles
    Test number
    156719540806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,819 miles (+9,220)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    49,819 miles
    Test number
    982362700964
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass40,599 miles (+12,247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    40,599 miles
    Test number
    576090708327
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass28,352 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    28,352 miles
    Test number
    195289075057
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect brakes through wheels

Questions about LS12 TUU

Does LS12 TUU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 TUU expired on 16 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 TUU?
The MOT on LS12 TUU expired on 16 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 TUU done?
LS12 TUU was recorded at 125,709 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2024, an average of 10,530 miles a year.
Has LS12 TUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 TUU has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LS12 TUU 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 TUU find?
LS12 TUU passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 4 more.

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