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Kia Carens

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,991 cc

L24 BKYMOT history

L24 BKY is a silver diesel Kia Carens first used on 27 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 98,640 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
98,640 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,107 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L24 BKY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L24 BKY was last recorded at 98,640 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,635 miles · 17 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,107 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,640 miles
  • 2025 – 95,121 miles
  • 2024 – 92,732 miles
  • 2023 – 91,329 miles
  • 2022 – 90,572 miles
  • 2021 – 88,756 miles
  • 2020 – 87,099 miles
  • 2019 – 85,479 miles
  • 2018 – 82,847 miles
  • 2017 – 79,123 miles
  • 2016 – 75,843 miles
  • 2015 – 71,730 miles
  • 2014 – 64,347 miles
  • 2013 – 56,250 miles
  • 2012 – 49,363 miles
  • 2011 – 44,252 miles
  • 2010 – 38,512 miles
  • 2009 – 28,650 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,640 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,640 miles (+5)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    98,640 miles
    Test number
    349123947376
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Fail98,635 miles (+3,514)1 dangerous10 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,635 miles
    Test number
    886991552278
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass95,121 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    95,121 miles
    Test number
    955532971817
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail95,121 miles (+2,389)2 repaired1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,121 miles
    Test number
    603124478485
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass92,732 miles (+1,403)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    92,732 miles
    Test number
    140134433401
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, but prevents the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass91,329 miles (+757)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    91,329 miles
    Test number
    725663345526
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass90,572 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    90,572 miles
    Test number
    586670407489
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail90,570 miles (+1,814)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,570 miles
    Test number
    423381452921
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass88,756 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    88,756 miles
    Test number
    669509374773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,750 miles (+1,651)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,750 miles
    Test number
    759671594463
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass87,099 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    87,099 miles
    Test number
    136069081642
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail87,091 miles (+1,612)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,091 miles
    Test number
    929652889385
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  13. Pass85,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    85,479 miles
    Test number
    339415293236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail85,479 miles (+2,632)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,479 miles
    Test number
    594202835909
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  15. Pass82,847 miles (+3,724)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    82,847 miles
    Test number
    934333276509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,123 miles (+3,280)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    79,123 miles
    Test number
    645675097173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    75,843 miles
    Test number
    464128448032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail75,843 miles (+4,113)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,843 miles
    Test number
    615130209197
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass71,730 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    71,730 miles
    Test number
    610022377035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake will soon need attention

  20. Fail71,730 miles (+7,383)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,730 miles
    Test number
    743643162617
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake will soon need attention

  21. Pass64,347 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    64,347 miles
    Test number
    295428194190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail64,347 miles (+8,097)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,347 miles
    Test number
    449127994171
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass56,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    56,250 miles
    Test number
    546716293144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail56,250 miles (+6,887)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,250 miles
    Test number
    198316693198
    • FailureNearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass49,363 miles (+5,111)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    49,363 miles
    Test number
    199015582125
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly perished

  26. Pass44,252 miles (+5,740)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    44,252 miles
    Test number
    168499591181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,512 miles (+9,862)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    38,512 miles
    Test number
    681362430270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass28,650 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    28,650 miles
    Test number
    414099929216
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L24 BKY

Does L24 BKY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L24 BKY is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L24 BKY?
The MOT on L24 BKY is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L24 BKY done?
L24 BKY was recorded at 98,640 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 4,107 miles a year.
Has L24 BKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L24 BKY has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L24 BKY 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 L24 BKY find?
L24 BKY passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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