Kia Sportage
Orange · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
LT12 HWEMOT history
LT12 HWE is an orange diesel Kia Sportage first used on 16 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 87,921 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 87,921 mi
- At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,954 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LT12 HWE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Sportage
- Colour
- Orange
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 16 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LT12 HWE was last recorded at 87,921 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 87,921 miles · 23 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,954 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 87,921 miles
- 2025 – 85,432 miles
- 2024 – 82,395 miles
- 2023 – 78,252 miles
- 2022 – 74,522 miles
- 2021 – 70,544 miles
- 2020 – 67,612 miles
- 2019 – 61,669 miles
- 2018 – 56,575 miles
- 2017 – 51,268 miles
- 2016 – 45,211 miles
- 2015 – 33,447 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,921 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2026
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to wear bars
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
16 tests since 26 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,921 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 87,921 miles
- Test number
- 289061183347
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail87,921 miles (+2,489)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,921 miles
- Test number
- 194949609421
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass85,432 miles (+3,037)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 85,432 miles
- Test number
- 842695536529
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass82,395 miles (+4,143)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 82,395 miles
- Test number
- 168388523839
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass78,252 miles (+3,730)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 78,252 miles
- Test number
- 766708915526
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,522 miles (+3,978)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 74,522 miles
- Test number
- 974091591427
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass70,544 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 70,544 miles
- Test number
- 266289100378
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Fail70,543 miles (+2,931)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,543 miles
- Test number
- 604535761476
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass67,612 miles (+5,943)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 67,612 miles
- Test number
- 613247036534
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,669 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 61,669 miles
- Test number
- 794192902461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,669 miles (+5,094)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,669 miles
- Test number
- 533483241799
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass56,575 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 56,575 miles
- Test number
- 654340629296
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
Fail56,575 miles (+5,307)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,575 miles
- Test number
- 132253038593
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
Pass51,268 miles (+6,057)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 51,268 miles
- Test number
- 838990898477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,211 miles (+11,764)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 45,211 miles
- Test number
- 527751426955
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt has child seat fitted
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Set belt has child seat fitted
Pass33,447 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 33,447 miles
- Test number
- 105957555426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LT12 HWE
- Does LT12 HWE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 HWE is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LT12 HWE?
- The MOT on LT12 HWE is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LT12 HWE done?
- LT12 HWE was recorded at 87,921 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 4,954 miles a year.
- Has LT12 HWE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LT12 HWE has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LT12 HWE 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 LT12 HWE find?
- LT12 HWE passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.
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