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Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,685 cc

LB65 VBKMOT history

LB65 VBK is a black diesel Kia Carens first used on 31 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 147,827 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
147,827 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
14,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB65 VBK
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 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB65 VBK was last recorded at 147,827 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,824 miles · 5 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
14,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,827 miles
  • 2025 – 140,109 miles
  • 2024 – 126,478 miles
  • 2023 – 109,862 miles
  • 2022 – 94,593 miles
  • 2021 – 77,956 miles
  • 2020 – 62,456 miles
  • 2019 – 45,385 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,827 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 3 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,827 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    147,827 miles
    Test number
    333517306478
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail147,824 miles (+7,715)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,824 miles
    Test number
    405769495168
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass140,109 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    140,109 miles
    Test number
    228449528424
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail140,108 miles (+13,630)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,108 miles
    Test number
    508306937618
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass126,478 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    126,478 miles
    Test number
    489663953119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail126,478 miles (+16,616)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,478 miles
    Test number
    845092726285
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass109,862 miles (+15,269)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    109,862 miles
    Test number
    611239225502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,593 miles (+16,637)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    94,593 miles
    Test number
    581327079422
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass77,956 miles (+15,500)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    77,956 miles
    Test number
    717977909226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,456 miles (+17,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,456 miles
    Test number
    140918978449
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre outer walls slightly cracked
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads on 5mm

  11. Pass45,385 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    45,385 miles
    Test number
    613956084499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

Questions about LB65 VBK

Does LB65 VBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB65 VBK is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB65 VBK?
The MOT on LB65 VBK is valid until 30 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 VBK done?
LB65 VBK was recorded at 147,827 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 14,593 miles a year.
Has LB65 VBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB65 VBK has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB65 VBK 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 VBK find?
LB65 VBK passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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