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Kia Carens

White · Diesel · 2017 · 1,685 cc

K8 GSEMOT history

K8 GSE is a white diesel Kia Carens first used on 12 Jun 2017. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 33,293 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

K8 GSE white Kia Carens – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Carens, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
33,293 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,040 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 GSE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
12 Jun 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 GSE was last recorded at 33,293 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 4,813 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
28,480 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,813 miles
Average per year
4,040 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,293 miles
  • 2025 – 28,480 miles
  • 2024 – 24,364 miles
  • 2023 – 19,920 miles
  • 2022 – 16,006 miles
  • 2021 – 12,730 miles
  • 2020 – 9,302 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,293 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • 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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTpms lamp illuminated but not indicating a fault

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 4 Jun 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,293 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    33,293 miles
    Test number
    833061763687
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms lamp illuminated but not indicating a fault

  2. Fail33,290 miles (+4,810)2 dangerous15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,290 miles
    Test number
    413719708996
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms lamp illuminated but not indicating a fault

  3. Pass28,480 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    28,480 miles
    Test number
    482954540450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged scuffed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to 1mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail28,477 miles (+4,113)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,477 miles
    Test number
    165459331272
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged scuffed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to 1mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass24,364 miles (+4,444)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    24,364 miles
    Test number
    316067874152
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass19,920 miles (+3,914)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    19,920 miles
    Test number
    985168489178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass16,006 miles (+3,276)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    16,006 miles
    Test number
    396570564881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass12,730 miles (+3,428)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    12,730 miles
    Test number
    211173472648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass9,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    9,302 miles
    Test number
    788873398182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    712509224378
    • AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Questions about K8 GSE

Does K8 GSE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 GSE is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 GSE?
The MOT on K8 GSE is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 GSE done?
K8 GSE was recorded at 33,293 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 4,040 miles a year.
Has K8 GSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 GSE has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on K8 GSE 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 K8 GSE find?
K8 GSE passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 13 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened, and 10 more.

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