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Kia Sorento

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

S12 LVOMOT history

S12 LVO is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 20 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
96,363 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 LVO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 LVO was last recorded at 96,363 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 1,591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,772 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,591 miles
Average per year
4,448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,363 miles
  • 2025 – 94,772 miles
  • 2024 – 91,707 miles
  • 2023 – 89,005 miles
  • 2022 – 85,214 miles
  • 2020 – 78,949 miles
  • 2019 – 70,774 miles
  • 2018 – 67,251 miles
  • 2017 – 62,728 miles
  • 2016 – 58,380 miles
  • 2015 – 53,911 miles
  • 2014 – 50,196 miles
  • 2013 – 44,673 miles
  • 2012 – 38,569 miles
  • 2011 – 31,558 miles
  • 2009 – 24,570 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,363 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner 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.

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Sill covers and engine covers fitted time of test obscuring view of some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,363 miles (+1,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    96,363 miles
    Test number
    980271518029
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass94,772 miles (+3,065)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    94,772 miles
    Test number
    136482478081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass91,707 miles (+2,702)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    91,707 miles
    Test number
    152613403557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,005 miles (+3,791)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    89,005 miles
    Test number
    881870693473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,214 miles (+6,265)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    85,214 miles
    Test number
    923951173352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,949 miles (+5,102)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    78,949 miles
    Test number
    614370254325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,847 miles
    Test number
    544907059494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail73,847 miles (+3,073)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,847 miles
    Test number
    996333837953
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass70,774 miles (+3,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    70,774 miles
    Test number
    136041373923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass67,251 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    67,251 miles
    Test number
    434819443763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySill covers and engine covers fitted time of test obscuring view of some components
  11. Fail67,251 miles (+4,523)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,251 miles
    Test number
    184594021727
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySill covers and engine covers fitted time of test obscuring view of some components
  12. Pass62,728 miles (+4,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    62,728 miles
    Test number
    774499227892
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe lightly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  13. Pass58,380 miles (+4,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    58,380 miles
    Test number
    108532761511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner tie bar has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded
  14. Pass53,911 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    53,911 miles
    Test number
    805203335058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,909 miles (+3,713)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,909 miles
    Test number
    339530835029
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  16. Pass50,196 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    50,196 miles
    Test number
    107211344054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,143 miles (+5,470)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,143 miles
    Test number
    695834534027
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass44,673 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    44,673 miles
    Test number
    139723943056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Fail44,673 miles (+6,104)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,673 miles
    Test number
    799913943002
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Fail38,569 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,569 miles
    Test number
    439405032026
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  21. Pass38,569 miles (+7,011)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    38,569 miles
    Test number
    656355332080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,558 miles (+6,988)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    31,558 miles
    Test number
    679654811074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    24,570 miles
    Test number
    863238759399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 LVO

Does S12 LVO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 LVO is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 LVO?
The MOT on S12 LVO is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 LVO done?
S12 LVO was recorded at 96,363 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 4,448 miles a year.
Has S12 LVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 LVO has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on S12 LVO 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 LVO find?
S12 LVO passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.

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