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Kia Carens

Blue · Petrol · 2018 · 1,591 cc

LC18 OGJMOT history

LC18 OGJ is a blue petrol Kia Carens first used on 6 Jun 2018. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jun 2027 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 85,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

LC18 OGJ blue Kia Carens – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Carens, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jun 2027
Mileage
85,987 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
10
6 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,833 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC18 OGJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
6 Jun 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC18 OGJ was last recorded at 85,987 miles on 26 May 2026, 7,694 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,293 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,694 miles
Average per year
11,833 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,987 miles
  • 2025 – 78,293 miles
  • 2024 – 63,922 miles
  • 2023 – 52,020 miles
  • 2022 – 37,906 miles
  • 2021 – 26,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,987 miles
  • AdvisoryFront brake disks lipped / worn
  • AdvisoryOffside front inner brake pad at approximately 2mm of friction material remaining

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 disks slight lip on outer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside and offside rear brake slight bind on rotation

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear brake disks lipped / worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 25 May 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,987 miles (+7,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    85,987 miles
    Test number
    746918037687
    • AdvisoryFront brake disks lipped / worn
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner brake pad at approximately 2mm of friction material remaining

  2. Pass78,293 miles (+14,371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    78,293 miles
    Test number
    374007664797
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake disks corroding / lipped

  3. Pass63,922 miles (+426)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    63,922 miles
    Test number
    485474872582
    • AdvisoryFront brake disks slight lip on outer
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear brake slight bind on rotation
    • AdvisoryRear brake disks lipped / worn

  4. Fail63,496 miles (+11,476)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,496 miles
    Test number
    282099190512
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront brake disks slight lip on outer
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear brake slight bind on rotation
    • AdvisoryRear brake disks lipped / worn

  5. Pass52,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    52,020 miles
    Test number
    287724643092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail52,020 miles (+14,114)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,020 miles
    Test number
    196021556913
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass37,906 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    37,906 miles
    Test number
    572407390393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail37,905 miles (+11,105)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,905 miles
    Test number
    504875864786
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass26,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    26,800 miles
    Test number
    958810129865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail26,800 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,800 miles
    Test number
    753550762055
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Questions about LC18 OGJ

Does LC18 OGJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC18 OGJ is valid until 6 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC18 OGJ?
The MOT on LC18 OGJ is valid until 6 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC18 OGJ done?
LC18 OGJ was recorded at 85,987 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 11,833 miles a year.
Has LC18 OGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC18 OGJ has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LC18 OGJ 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 LC18 OGJ find?
LC18 OGJ passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disks lipped / worn; offside front inner brake pad at approximately 2mm of friction material remaining.

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