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Kia Sorento

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,199 cc

LS12 YWBMOT history

LS12 YWB is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 25 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 57,687 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

LS12 YWB silver Kia Sorento – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sorento, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
57,687 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,826 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 YWB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 YWB was last recorded at 57,687 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 4,780 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,907 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,780 miles
Average per year
3,826 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,687 miles
  • 2025 – 52,907 miles
  • 2024 – 48,171 miles
  • 2023 – 44,931 miles
  • 2022 – 40,649 miles
  • 2021 – 36,243 miles
  • 2020 – 30,026 miles
  • 2019 – 28,583 miles
  • 2018 – 25,222 miles
  • 2017 – 22,922 miles
  • 2016 – 20,616 miles
  • 2015 – 15,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,687 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Both front tyres worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Lower Wishbone bush bonding starting to fail.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,687 miles (+4,780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    57,687 miles
    Test number
    920313055987
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass52,907 miles (+4,736)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    52,907 miles
    Test number
    247045497226
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))

  3. Pass48,171 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    48,171 miles
    Test number
    650349109148
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail48,170 miles (+3,239)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,170 miles
    Test number
    447551940243
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass44,931 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    44,931 miles
    Test number
    526355532286
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail44,919 miles (+4,270)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,919 miles
    Test number
    369958963138
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass40,649 miles (+4,406)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    40,649 miles
    Test number
    919691266722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass36,243 miles (+6,217)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    36,243 miles
    Test number
    190912395847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,026 miles (+1,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    30,026 miles
    Test number
    352257904513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass28,583 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    28,583 miles
    Test number
    650312882384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail28,583 miles (+3,361)4 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,583 miles
    Test number
    521307741938
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass25,222 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    25,222 miles
    Test number
    264154066893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower suspension arm foremost bush bonding beginning to fail.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower suspension arm foremost bush bonding beginning to fail.

  13. Fail25,221 miles (+2,299)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,221 miles
    Test number
    466673163592
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall cut to cord. (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower suspension arm foremost bush bonding beginning to fail.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower suspension arm foremost bush bonding beginning to fail.

  14. Pass22,922 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    22,922 miles
    Test number
    995648414815
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges

  15. Fail22,918 miles (+2,302)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,918 miles
    Test number
    400152972471
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges

  16. Pass20,616 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    20,616 miles
    Test number
    181772470926
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Wishbone bush bonding starting to fail.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inside edge.

  17. Fail20,616 miles (+5,336)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,616 miles
    Test number
    391188942025
    • FailureNearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Wishbone bush bonding starting to fail.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inside edge.

  18. Pass15,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    15,280 miles
    Test number
    149912885072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail15,280 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,280 miles
    Test number
    158112285432
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about LS12 YWB

Does LS12 YWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 YWB is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 YWB?
The MOT on LS12 YWB is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 YWB done?
LS12 YWB was recorded at 57,687 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 3,826 miles a year.
Has LS12 YWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 YWB has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LS12 YWB 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 YWB find?
LS12 YWB passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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