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White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 YNMMOT history

LS12 YNM is a white diesel Kia Sportage first used on 12 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 102,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.

LS12 YNM white Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
102,232 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,013 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 YNM
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
12 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 YNM was last recorded at 102,232 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 5,915 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
96,317 miles · 20 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,915 miles
Average per year
7,013 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,232 miles
  • 2025 – 96,317 miles
  • 2024 – 89,291 miles
  • 2023 – 82,829 miles
  • 2022 – 74,766 miles
  • 2021 – 65,326 miles
  • 2020 – 61,271 miles
  • 2019 – 56,289 miles
  • 2018 – 48,276 miles
  • 2017 – 36,601 miles
  • 2016 – 29,490 miles
  • 2015 – 22,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,232 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 30 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,232 miles (+5,915)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    102,232 miles
    Test number
    842438528202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass96,317 miles (+7,026)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    96,317 miles
    Test number
    587804855284
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective smeering (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass89,291 miles (+6,462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    89,291 miles
    Test number
    969479004941
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass82,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    82,829 miles
    Test number
    684412498547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail82,829 miles (+8,063)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,829 miles
    Test number
    518630501890
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass74,766 miles (+9,440)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    74,766 miles
    Test number
    748611777048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,326 miles (+4,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    65,326 miles
    Test number
    850125572124
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass61,271 miles (+4,982)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    61,271 miles
    Test number
    265877739390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  9. Pass56,289 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,289 miles
    Test number
    634124093860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Fail56,228 miles (+7,952)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,228 miles
    Test number
    196867328327
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass48,276 miles (+11,675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    48,276 miles
    Test number
    525254373406
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass36,601 miles (+7,111)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    36,601 miles
    Test number
    997308028509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,490 miles (+7,460)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    29,490 miles
    Test number
    621037775554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,030 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    22,030 miles
    Test number
    196499485483
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail22,030 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,030 miles
    Test number
    766779385002
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LS12 YNM

Does LS12 YNM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 YNM is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 YNM?
The MOT on LS12 YNM is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 YNM done?
LS12 YNM was recorded at 102,232 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 7,013 miles a year.
Has LS12 YNM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 YNM has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LS12 YNM 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 YNM find?
LS12 YNM passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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