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Kia Carens

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,991 cc

L4 PGGMOT history

L4 PGG is a red diesel Kia Carens first used on 2 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 85,538 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
85,538 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,380 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 PGG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
2 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 PGG was last recorded at 85,538 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,536 miles · 28 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,380 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,538 miles
  • 2025 – 84,891 miles
  • 2024 – 82,460 miles
  • 2023 – 79,802 miles
  • 2022 – 77,234 miles
  • 2021 – 73,921 miles
  • 2020 – 72,115 miles
  • 2019 – 69,493 miles
  • 2018 – 64,707 miles
  • 2017 – 60,010 miles
  • 2016 – 56,767 miles
  • 2015 – 48,904 miles
  • 2014 – 42,953 miles
  • 2013 – 33,335 miles
  • 2012 – 23,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,538 miles

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Both rear brake discs are showing signs of slight corrosion.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,538 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    85,538 miles
    Test number
    260143031804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail85,536 miles (+645)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,536 miles
    Test number
    483711886477
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass84,891 miles (+2,431)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    84,891 miles
    Test number
    344458009108
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass82,460 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    82,460 miles
    Test number
    789126394104
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail82,453 miles (+2,651)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,453 miles
    Test number
    781129222659
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass79,802 miles (+2,568)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    79,802 miles
    Test number
    423703565797
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass77,234 miles (+3,313)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    77,234 miles
    Test number
    568680868223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside -age related corrosion - none excessive

  8. Pass73,921 miles (+1,806)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    73,921 miles
    Test number
    173038895204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass72,115 miles (+2,622)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,115 miles
    Test number
    468129923442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,493 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    69,493 miles
    Test number
    799281410452
    • 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))

  11. Fail69,493 miles (+4,786)5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,493 miles
    Test number
    415985336406
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  12. Pass64,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    64,707 miles
    Test number
    185074619177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail64,707 miles (+4,697)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,707 miles
    Test number
    211259205384
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass60,010 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    60,010 miles
    Test number
    169642171265
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs are showing signs of slight corrosion.
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted.

  15. Fail60,008 miles (+3,241)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,008 miles
    Test number
    266119039753
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs are showing signs of wear and corrosion.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs are showing signs of slight corrosion.
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted.

  16. Pass56,767 miles (+7,863)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    56,767 miles
    Test number
    582947789038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,904 miles (+5,951)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    48,904 miles
    Test number
    129851675028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,953 miles (+9,618)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    42,953 miles
    Test number
    669900274056
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear tyres cracking 205/65/15 94h

  19. Pass33,335 miles (+9,361)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    33,335 miles
    Test number
    106361873087
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNoise from belt/pulley area.

  20. Fail23,974 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,974 miles
    Test number
    135312972443
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front wipers starting to smear slightly.

  21. Pass23,974 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    23,974 miles
    Test number
    428202372015
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front wipers starting to smear slightly.

Questions about L4 PGG

Does L4 PGG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 PGG is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 PGG?
The MOT on L4 PGG is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 PGG done?
L4 PGG was recorded at 85,538 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 4,380 miles a year.
Has L4 PGG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 PGG has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 PGG 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 L4 PGG find?
L4 PGG passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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