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White · Diesel · 2017 · 1,685 cc

S12 LBFMOT history

S12 LBF is a white diesel Kia Sportage first used on 27 Aug 2017. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 74,567 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

S12 LBF white Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
74,567 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,516 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 LBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
27 Aug 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 LBF was last recorded at 74,567 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 12,824 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
61,743 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
12,824 miles
Average per year
9,516 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,567 miles
  • 2025 – 61,743 miles
  • 2024 – 48,751 miles
  • 2023 – 37,584 miles
  • 2022 – 30,028 miles
  • 2021 – 22,652 miles
  • 2020 – 16,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,567 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

Full MOT history

12 tests since 20 Aug 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    74,567 miles
    Test number
    510265788903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail74,567 miles (+12,824)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,567 miles
    Test number
    501218434695
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose

  3. Pass61,743 miles (+12,992)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    61,743 miles
    Test number
    680369171939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass48,751 miles (+11,167)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    48,751 miles
    Test number
    146128572493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass37,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    37,584 miles
    Test number
    165769863609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail37,584 miles (+7,556)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,584 miles
    Test number
    998718028598
    • MajorTowbar attachment insecure loose (6.1.6 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass30,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    30,028 miles
    Test number
    631552025504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail30,021 miles (+7,369)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,021 miles
    Test number
    636876652650
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass22,652 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    22,652 miles
    Test number
    853954441153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail22,652 miles (+6,099)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,652 miles
    Test number
    843517528546
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake low effort

  11. Pass16,553 miles (+164)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    16,553 miles
    Test number
    435735369599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass16,389 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    16,389 miles
    Test number
    707282662222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about S12 LBF

Does S12 LBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 LBF is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 LBF?
The MOT on S12 LBF is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 LBF done?
S12 LBF was recorded at 74,567 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 9,516 miles a year.
Has S12 LBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 LBF has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S12 LBF 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 S12 LBF find?
S12 LBF passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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