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Kia Carens

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,685 cc

LB14 NEUMOT history

LB14 NEU is a blue diesel Kia Carens first used on 30 Jul 2014. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 130,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2026
Mileage
130,634 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2025
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,568 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB14 NEU
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 2 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB14 NEU was last recorded at 130,634 miles on 3 Sept 2025, 11,713 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
118,921 miles · 3 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
11,713 miles
Average per year
11,568 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,634 miles
  • 2024 – 118,921 miles
  • 2023 – 106,273 miles
  • 2022 – 94,168 miles
  • 2021 – 85,125 miles
  • 2020 – 78,213 miles
  • 2019 – 69,342 miles
  • 2018 – 51,666 miles
  • 2017 – 35,905 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,634 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

12 tests since 26 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,634 miles (+11,713)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    130,634 miles
    Test number
    471403613375
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass118,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    118,921 miles
    Test number
    910488223618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail118,921 miles (+12,648)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,921 miles
    Test number
    646216656770
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass106,273 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    106,273 miles
    Test number
    504133721697
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever has little reserve movement indicating incorrect adjustment

  5. Fail106,273 miles (+12,105)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,273 miles
    Test number
    899675608130
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever has little reserve movement indicating incorrect adjustment

  6. Pass94,168 miles (+9,043)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    94,168 miles
    Test number
    967287384093
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level very low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass85,125 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    85,125 miles
    Test number
    707448484570
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily lipped and corroded inn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail85,125 miles (+6,912)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,125 miles
    Test number
    177267476566
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily lipped and corroded inn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass78,213 miles (+8,871)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    78,213 miles
    Test number
    353820734269
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass69,342 miles (+17,676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,342 miles
    Test number
    973680797000
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass51,666 miles (+15,761)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    51,666 miles
    Test number
    428496306703
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Pass35,905 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    35,905 miles
    Test number
    985910573137
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB14 NEU

Does LB14 NEU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB14 NEU expired on 2 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB14 NEU?
The MOT on LB14 NEU expired on 2 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB14 NEU done?
LB14 NEU was recorded at 130,634 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2025, an average of 11,568 miles a year.
Has LB14 NEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB14 NEU has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LB14 NEU 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 NEU find?
LB14 NEU passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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