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Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,685 cc

LB65 VBJMOT history

LB65 VBJ is a black diesel Kia Carens first used on 31 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 106,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
106,726 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,208 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB65 VBJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB65 VBJ was last recorded at 106,726 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 12,450 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,276 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
12,450 miles
Average per year
10,208 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,726 miles
  • 2025 – 94,276 miles
  • 2024 – 84,258 miles
  • 2023 – 83,046 miles
  • 2022 – 76,294 miles
  • 2021 – 67,957 miles
  • 2020 – 56,790 miles
  • 2019 – 35,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,726 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All of them (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroding
  • AdvisoryVehicle underneath corroding in places

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

11 tests since 18 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,726 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    106,726 miles
    Test number
    665334448849
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All of them (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroding
    • AdvisoryVehicle underneath corroding in places

  2. Fail106,726 miles (+12,450)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,726 miles
    Test number
    297053180797
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All of them (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroding
    • AdvisoryVehicle underneath corroding in places

  3. Pass94,276 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    94,276 miles
    Test number
    466386555798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail94,244 miles (+9,986)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,244 miles
    Test number
    825935632962
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass84,258 miles (+1,212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    84,258 miles
    Test number
    102790470228
    • AdvisoryFront Lower under tray fitted

  6. Pass83,046 miles (+6,752)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    83,046 miles
    Test number
    151225557559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,294 miles (+8,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    76,294 miles
    Test number
    248801933819
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass67,957 miles (+11,167)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    67,957 miles
    Test number
    261710250833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,790 miles (+21,612)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    56,790 miles
    Test number
    644427935042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    35,178 miles
    Test number
    864537896031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail35,178 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,178 miles
    Test number
    407919151175
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Questions about LB65 VBJ

Does LB65 VBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB65 VBJ is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB65 VBJ?
The MOT on LB65 VBJ is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB65 VBJ done?
LB65 VBJ was recorded at 106,726 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 10,208 miles a year.
Has LB65 VBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB65 VBJ has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB65 VBJ 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 LB65 VBJ find?
LB65 VBJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them; front and rear suspension components corroding; vehicle underneath corroding in places.

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