Kia Sorento
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,199 cc
LT12 HWMMOT history
LT12 HWM is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 24 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 161,580 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 161,580 mi
- At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 11,216 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LT12 HWM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Sorento
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 24 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LT12 HWM was last recorded at 161,580 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 161,578 miles · 11 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 11,216 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 161,580 miles
- 2025 – 152,339 miles
- 2024 – 130,525 miles
- 2023 – 117,719 miles
- 2022 – 107,069 miles
- 2021 – 96,177 miles
- 2020 – 90,291 miles
- 2019 – 81,319 miles
- 2018 – 68,376 miles
- 2017 – 61,660 miles
- 2016 – 47,980 miles
- 2015 – 32,551 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass161,580 miles
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2026
Full MOT history
17 tests since 10 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,580 miles (+2)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 161,580 miles
- Test number
- 352532455815
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail161,578 miles (+9,239)1 dangerous4 major3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,578 miles
- Test number
- 587184597305
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Nail in tyre both rear tyres
Pass152,339 miles (+21,814)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 152,339 miles
- Test number
- 290388645450
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass130,525 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 130,525 miles
- Test number
- 332926825008
- AdvisoryPark brake just met minimum requirement
Fail130,525 miles (+12,806)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,525 miles
- Test number
- 927357414655
- MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPark brake just met minimum requirement
Pass117,719 miles (+198)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 117,719 miles
- Test number
- 179086188466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,521 miles (+10,452)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,521 miles
- Test number
- 338272890895
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass107,069 miles (+10,892)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 107,069 miles
- Test number
- 261761840935
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,177 miles (+5,886)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 96,177 miles
- Test number
- 196678516384
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass90,291 miles (+8,972)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 90,291 miles
- Test number
- 133264975231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,319 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 81,319 miles
- Test number
- 680710532367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,319 miles (+12,943)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,319 miles
- Test number
- 165509930644
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass68,376 miles (+6,716)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 68,376 miles
- Test number
- 641751639156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,660 miles (+13,680)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 61,660 miles
- Test number
- 609079242074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,980 miles (+15,429)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 47,980 miles
- Test number
- 435511911866
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,551 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 32,551 miles
- Test number
- 868481745014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,551 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,551 miles
- Test number
- 745681845064
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Questions about LT12 HWM
- Does LT12 HWM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 HWM is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LT12 HWM?
- The MOT on LT12 HWM is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LT12 HWM done?
- LT12 HWM was recorded at 161,580 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 11,216 miles a year.
- Has LT12 HWM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LT12 HWM has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LT12 HWM 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 HWM find?
- LT12 HWM passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 2 more.
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