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Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,685 cc

LB65 VBLMOT history

LB65 VBL is a black diesel Kia Carens first used on 1 Feb 2016. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 82,343 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
82,343 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB65 VBL
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
1 Feb 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB65 VBL was last recorded at 82,343 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 3,752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
78,591 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,752 miles
Average per year
6,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,343 miles
  • 2025 – 78,591 miles
  • 2024 – 76,845 miles
  • 2023 – 72,146 miles
  • 2022 – 65,889 miles
  • 2021 – 56,455 miles
  • 2020 – 47,173 miles
  • 2019 – 35,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,343 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 4 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,343 miles (+3,752)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    82,343 miles
    Test number
    231466501051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass78,591 miles (+1,746)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    78,591 miles
    Test number
    915099320927
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray cover fitted time of test

  3. Pass76,845 miles (+4,699)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    76,845 miles
    Test number
    735970691564
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass72,146 miles (+6,257)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    72,146 miles
    Test number
    101613857891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,889 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    65,889 miles
    Test number
    267550676277
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  6. Fail65,889 miles (+9,434)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,889 miles
    Test number
    158001694642
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  7. Pass56,455 miles (+9,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    56,455 miles
    Test number
    118114288581
    • AdvisoryTailgate hard to open

  8. Pass47,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    47,173 miles
    Test number
    983526868304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail47,169 miles (+11,700)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,169 miles
    Test number
    548089920878
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass35,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    35,469 miles
    Test number
    685273659203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB65 VBL

Does LB65 VBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB65 VBL is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB65 VBL?
The MOT on LB65 VBL is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB65 VBL done?
LB65 VBL was recorded at 82,343 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 6,727 miles a year.
Has LB65 VBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB65 VBL has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LB65 VBL 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 VBL find?
LB65 VBL passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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