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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LS12 ZJEMOT history

LS12 ZJE is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 3 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 117,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

LS12 ZJE silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
117,546 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,586 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 ZJE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 ZJE was last recorded at 117,546 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 6,918 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,628 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,918 miles
Average per year
8,586 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,546 miles
  • 2024 – 110,628 miles
  • 2023 – 102,106 miles
  • 2022 – 94,444 miles
  • 2021 – 83,536 miles
  • 2020 – 74,073 miles
  • 2019 – 62,445 miles
  • 2018 – 52,568 miles
  • 2017 – 41,332 miles
  • 2016 – 32,662 miles
  • 2015 – 25,112 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,546 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 2 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,546 miles (+6,918)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    117,546 miles
    Test number
    553041085601
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass110,628 miles (+8,522)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    110,628 miles
    Test number
    724069458412
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass102,106 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    102,106 miles
    Test number
    891934803278
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail102,105 miles (+7,661)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,105 miles
    Test number
    775385461886
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass94,444 miles (+532)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    94,444 miles
    Test number
    679508182031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail93,912 miles (+10,376)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,912 miles
    Test number
    887817396726
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass83,536 miles (+9,463)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    83,536 miles
    Test number
    450910113213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,073 miles (+11,628)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    74,073 miles
    Test number
    723909161291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,445 miles (+9,877)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,445 miles
    Test number
    881654936321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,568 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    52,568 miles
    Test number
    453949263889
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail52,568 miles (+11,236)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,568 miles
    Test number
    744702147475
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass41,332 miles (+8,670)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    41,332 miles
    Test number
    938850284803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,662 miles (+7,550)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    32,662 miles
    Test number
    607711862989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass25,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    25,112 miles
    Test number
    858262395035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 ZJE

Does LS12 ZJE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 ZJE is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 ZJE?
The MOT on LS12 ZJE is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 ZJE done?
LS12 ZJE was recorded at 117,546 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 8,586 miles a year.
Has LS12 ZJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 ZJE has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LS12 ZJE 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 ZJE find?
LS12 ZJE passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive; rear coil spring corroded both.

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