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Kia Carens

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,685 cc

LB14 NDEMOT history

LB14 NDE is a blue diesel Kia Carens first used on 30 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 120,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
120,962 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB14 NDE
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 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB14 NDE was last recorded at 120,962 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,962 miles · 26 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,962 miles
  • 2025 – 113,202 miles
  • 2024 – 103,551 miles
  • 2023 – 93,980 miles
  • 2022 – 89,612 miles
  • 2020 – 84,718 miles
  • 2019 – 69,891 miles
  • 2018 – 55,286 miles
  • 2017 – 42,509 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,962 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • 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
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 3 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,962 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    120,962 miles
    Test number
    711460696257
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail120,962 miles (+7,760)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,962 miles
    Test number
    335749429316
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass113,202 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    113,202 miles
    Test number
    125515199383
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail113,202 miles (+9,651)3 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,202 miles
    Test number
    162296576453
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass103,551 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    103,551 miles
    Test number
    953351494959
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail103,551 miles (+9,571)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,551 miles
    Test number
    822837277332
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass93,980 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    93,980 miles
    Test number
    148681910790
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail93,980 miles (+4,368)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,980 miles
    Test number
    506347281473
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass89,612 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    89,612 miles
    Test number
    104724786595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail89,612 miles (+4,894)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,612 miles
    Test number
    708420580156
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass84,718 miles (+2,396)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,718 miles
    Test number
    116582337383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTow ball not fitted at test socket up in valance

  12. Pass82,322 miles (+12,431)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    82,322 miles
    Test number
    258511314613
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Pass69,891 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    69,891 miles
    Test number
    830320089876
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Fail69,891 miles (+14,605)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,891 miles
    Test number
    123507772981
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Pass55,286 miles (+12,777)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    55,286 miles
    Test number
    154994641083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,509 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    42,509 miles
    Test number
    111173380690
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Questions about LB14 NDE

Does LB14 NDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB14 NDE is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB14 NDE?
The MOT on LB14 NDE is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB14 NDE done?
LB14 NDE was recorded at 120,962 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 8,974 miles a year.
Has LB14 NDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB14 NDE has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB14 NDE 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 NDE find?
LB14 NDE passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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