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Kia Carens

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,685 cc

L15 HTUMOT history

L15 HTU is a blue diesel Kia Carens first used on 25 Apr 2014. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 164,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
164,542 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 HTU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
25 Apr 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 HTU was last recorded at 164,542 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 6,155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,387 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,155 miles
Average per year
12,492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,542 miles
  • 2025 – 158,387 miles
  • 2024 – 151,411 miles
  • 2023 – 138,986 miles
  • 2022 – 127,930 miles
  • 2021 – 117,434 miles
  • 2020 – 103,276 miles
  • 2019 – 87,677 miles
  • 2018 – 70,354 miles
  • 2017 – 51,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,542 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread worn low and close to tread limit on inner edge
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer brake pad getting low
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread getting low
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Wire hanging down under car

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Wire from front to rear of vehicle insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 24 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,542 miles (+6,155)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    164,542 miles
    Test number
    901422079169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread worn low and close to tread limit on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer brake pad getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass158,387 miles (+6,976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    158,387 miles
    Test number
    956363797294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass151,411 miles (+12,425)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    151,411 miles
    Test number
    943685748510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass138,986 miles (+11,056)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    138,986 miles
    Test number
    734279907657
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass127,930 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    127,930 miles
    Test number
    908103465967
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

  6. Fail127,930 miles (+10,496)4 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,930 miles
    Test number
    261756484003
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

  7. Pass117,434 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    117,434 miles
    Test number
    792926774328
    • AdvisoryWire from front to rear of vehicle insecure

  8. Fail117,434 miles (+14,158)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,434 miles
    Test number
    802242667971
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWire from front to rear of vehicle insecure

  9. Pass103,276 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    103,276 miles
    Test number
    651688376017
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWire from battery to rear of vehicle hanging down

  10. Fail103,276 miles (+15,599)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,276 miles
    Test number
    287416713852
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWire from battery to rear of vehicle hanging down

  11. Pass87,677 miles (+17,323)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,677 miles
    Test number
    323081057153
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoot seats folded away
    • AdvisoryWire hanging down under car

  12. Pass70,354 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    70,354 miles
    Test number
    811094199309
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoot seats are folded away
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes are binding slightly
    • AdvisoryWire hanging down under car

  13. Fail70,354 miles (+18,364)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,354 miles
    Test number
    900647475280
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoot seats are folded away
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes are binding slightly
    • AdvisoryWire hanging down under car

  14. Pass51,990 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    51,990 miles
    Test number
    774440903525
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail51,990 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,990 miles
    Test number
    162112496279
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L15 HTU

Does L15 HTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 HTU is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 HTU?
The MOT on L15 HTU is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 HTU done?
L15 HTU was recorded at 164,542 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 12,492 miles a year.
Has L15 HTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 HTU has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2022.
Has the mileage on L15 HTU 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 L15 HTU find?
L15 HTU passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre tread worn low and close to tread limit on inner edge; offside front outer brake pad getting low; offside front tyre tread getting low, and 2 more.

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