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Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,685 cc

LB14 NBZMOT history

LB14 NBZ is a blue diesel Kia Carens first used on 30 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 67,017 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
67,017 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,403 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB14 NBZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Jul 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB14 NBZ was last recorded at 67,017 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,016 miles · 30 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,403 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,017 miles
  • 2025 – 60,799 miles
  • 2024 – 55,523 miles
  • 2023 – 47,967 miles
  • 2022 – 39,395 miles
  • 2021 – 32,425 miles
  • 2020 – 28,331 miles
  • 2019 – 23,088 miles
  • 2018 – 17,128 miles
  • 2017 – 9,762 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,017 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on treads and some quite deep but not enough to reach ply and cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on treads and some quite deep but not enough to reach ply and cords also has various cuts to treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass67,017 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    67,017 miles
    Test number
    667670729370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on treads and some quite deep but not enough to reach ply and cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on treads and some quite deep but not enough to reach ply and cords also has various cuts to treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail67,016 miles (+6,217)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,016 miles
    Test number
    523133219168
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face heavily corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs are worn and lipped and slightly corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on treads and some quite deep but not enough to reach ply and cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on treads and some quite deep but not enough to reach ply and cords also has various cuts to treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass60,799 miles (+5,276)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    60,799 miles
    Test number
    454870597858
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass55,523 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    55,523 miles
    Test number
    204768822137
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail55,523 miles (+7,556)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,523 miles
    Test number
    741865225495
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass47,967 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    47,967 miles
    Test number
    827696276339
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail47,967 miles (+8,572)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,967 miles
    Test number
    586597224523
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass39,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    39,395 miles
    Test number
    461139391490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail39,382 miles (+6,957)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,382 miles
    Test number
    616220166611
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass32,425 miles (+4,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    32,425 miles
    Test number
    298307980338
    • AdvisoryRear number plate starting to delaminate

  11. Pass28,331 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    28,331 miles
    Test number
    550712974488
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are cracking/perishing
    • AdvisoryDirt is penetrating rear number plate

  12. Fail28,331 miles (+5,243)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,331 miles
    Test number
    114785107725
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are cracking/perishing
    • AdvisoryDirt is penetrating rear number plate

  13. Pass23,088 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    23,088 miles
    Test number
    881518479915
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Fail23,088 miles (+5,960)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,088 miles
    Test number
    518817128308
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Pass17,128 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    17,128 miles
    Test number
    407454673617
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald on inner edge

  16. Fail17,128 miles (+7,366)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,128 miles
    Test number
    206140309281
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade split at end
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald on inner edge

  17. Pass9,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    9,762 miles
    Test number
    653252854990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB14 NBZ

Does LB14 NBZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB14 NBZ is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB14 NBZ?
The MOT on LB14 NBZ is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB14 NBZ done?
LB14 NBZ was recorded at 67,017 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 6,403 miles a year.
Has LB14 NBZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB14 NBZ has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LB14 NBZ 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 LB14 NBZ find?
LB14 NBZ passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on treads and some quite deep but not enough to reach ply and cords; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on treads and some quite deep but not enough to reach ply and cords also has various cuts to treads.

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