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Black · Diesel · 2017 · 1,685 cc

LB17 GCUMOT history

LB17 GCU is a black diesel Kia Carens first used on 31 May 2017. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2026 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 44,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jul 2026
Mileage
44,975 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2025
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB17 GCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
31 May 2017
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB17 GCU was last recorded at 44,975 miles on 19 Jul 2025, 1,791 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
43,184 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,791 miles
Average per year
4,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 44,975 miles
  • 2024 – 39,253 miles
  • 2023 – 35,527 miles
  • 2021 – 30,920 miles
  • 2020 – 25,130 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,975 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 23 May 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,975 miles (+1,791)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    44,975 miles
    Test number
    262405121050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass43,184 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    43,184 miles
    Test number
    150063535048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  3. Fail43,184 miles (+3,931)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,184 miles
    Test number
    239658781555
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  4. Pass39,253 miles (+3,726)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    39,253 miles
    Test number
    928155641676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in tread 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass35,527 miles (+4,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    35,527 miles
    Test number
    248090342770
    • AdvisoryTps light on

  6. Pass30,920 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    30,920 miles
    Test number
    347663530467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail30,920 miles (+5,790)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,920 miles
    Test number
    205214099987
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass25,130 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    25,130 miles
    Test number
    558591613427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    666648238061
    • AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Questions about LB17 GCU

Does LB17 GCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB17 GCU expired on 18 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB17 GCU?
The MOT on LB17 GCU expired on 18 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB17 GCU done?
LB17 GCU was recorded at 44,975 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2025, an average of 4,259 miles a year.
Has LB17 GCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB17 GCU has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB17 GCU 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 LB17 GCU find?
LB17 GCU passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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