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Kia Carens

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,685 cc

LB14 NCXMOT history

LB14 NCX is a blue diesel Kia Carens first used on 30 Jul 2014. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 121,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jul 2026
Mileage
121,006 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2025
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,934 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB14 NCX
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 expired on 9 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB14 NCX was last recorded at 121,006 miles on 10 Jul 2025, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,990 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
10,934 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,006 miles
  • 2024 – 111,474 miles
  • 2023 – 96,997 miles
  • 2022 – 85,935 miles
  • 2021 – 72,457 miles
  • 2020 – 61,648 miles
  • 2019 – 52,243 miles
  • 2018 – 42,742 miles
  • 2017 – 34,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,006 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides front (1.2.1 (e))

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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 8 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,006 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    121,006 miles
    Test number
    129157412244
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides front (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail120,990 miles (+9,516)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,990 miles
    Test number
    554637488501
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass111,474 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    111,474 miles
    Test number
    769482299156
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and offside (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil close to excess advise replace (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail111,474 miles (+14,477)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,474 miles
    Test number
    464134999540
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and offside (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil close to excess advise replace (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass96,997 miles (+11,062)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    96,997 miles
    Test number
    769230097544
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning l.e.d faulty advise replace (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops worn

  6. Pass85,935 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    85,935 miles
    Test number
    718157542549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Fail85,935 miles (+13,478)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,935 miles
    Test number
    896219712841
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass72,457 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    72,457 miles
    Test number
    249359809423
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning light dim advise replace /repair (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split

  9. Fail72,457 miles (+10,809)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,457 miles
    Test number
    513048610291
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning light dim advise replace /repair (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split

  10. Pass61,648 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    61,648 miles
    Test number
    797927085523
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s rear tyres have slight misshape across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail61,648 miles (+9,405)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,648 miles
    Test number
    708722015019
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced lense broken advise replace some led not working could stop working if rain entres light (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s rear tyres have slight misshape across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass52,243 miles (+9,501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    52,243 miles
    Test number
    547804726517
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops perished

  13. Pass42,742 miles (+8,340)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    42,742 miles
    Test number
    422972735397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,402 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    34,402 miles
    Test number
    685634933283
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB14 NCX

Does LB14 NCX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB14 NCX expired on 9 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB14 NCX?
The MOT on LB14 NCX expired on 9 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB14 NCX done?
LB14 NCX was recorded at 121,006 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2025, an average of 10,934 miles a year.
Has LB14 NCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB14 NCX has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB14 NCX 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 NCX find?
LB14 NCX passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides front.

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