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Kia Carens

Blue · Petrol · 2018 · 1,591 cc

LC18 OGKMOT history

LC18 OGK is a blue petrol Kia Carens first used on 6 Jun 2018. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 74,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

LC18 OGK blue Kia Carens – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Carens, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
74,674 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
10
6 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC18 OGK
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 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC18 OGK was last recorded at 74,674 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 8,572 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,102 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,572 miles
Average per year
8,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,674 miles
  • 2025 – 66,102 miles
  • 2024 – 57,221 miles
  • 2023 – 49,283 miles
  • 2022 – 42,079 miles
  • 2021 – 32,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,674 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 7 Jun 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    74,674 miles
    Test number
    350761138109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail74,671 miles (+8,569)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,671 miles
    Test number
    264179701683
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened **Badly corroded** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass66,102 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    66,102 miles
    Test number
    976380318344
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  4. Fail66,099 miles (+8,878)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,099 miles
    Test number
    508048578661
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  5. Pass57,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    57,221 miles
    Test number
    202748871735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail57,221 miles (+7,938)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,221 miles
    Test number
    723571806179
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass49,283 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    49,283 miles
    Test number
    103673039312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  8. Fail49,280 miles (+7,201)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,280 miles
    Test number
    974952141934
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass42,079 miles (+9,307)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    42,079 miles
    Test number
    181318796039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,772 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    32,772 miles
    Test number
    435381673396
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about LC18 OGK

Does LC18 OGK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC18 OGK is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC18 OGK?
The MOT on LC18 OGK is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC18 OGK done?
LC18 OGK was recorded at 74,674 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 8,211 miles a year.
Has LC18 OGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC18 OGK has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LC18 OGK 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 OGK find?
LC18 OGK passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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