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Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,685 cc

LD16 VEKMOT history

LD16 VEK is a black diesel Kia Carens first used on 27 Apr 2016. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2025 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 106,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2024.

LD16 VEK black Kia Carens – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2025
Mileage
106,903 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2024
MOT tests
10
6 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,611 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD16 VEK
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
27 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD16 VEK was last recorded at 106,903 miles on 30 Jul 2024, 514 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,389 miles · 24 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
514 miles
Average per year
11,611 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 106,903 miles
  • 2023 – 92,775 miles
  • 2022 – 80,037 miles
  • 2021 – 69,228 miles
  • 2020 – 61,457 miles
  • 2019 – 49,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,903 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 14 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,903 miles (+514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    106,903 miles
    Test number
    443499847815
    • 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))

  2. Fail106,389 miles (+13,614)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,389 miles
    Test number
    917876091943
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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))

  3. Pass92,775 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    92,775 miles
    Test number
    434846024067
    • 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))

  4. Fail92,775 miles (+908)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,775 miles
    Test number
    879455814823
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • 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))

  5. Fail91,867 miles (+11,830)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,867 miles
    Test number
    340400100280
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass80,037 miles (+10,809)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    80,037 miles
    Test number
    552823735745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    69,228 miles
    Test number
    372403948303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail69,228 miles (+7,771)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,228 miles
    Test number
    298681737377
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass61,457 miles (+12,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    61,457 miles
    Test number
    124687754031
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass49,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    49,300 miles
    Test number
    441485606877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD16 VEK

Does LD16 VEK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD16 VEK expired on 13 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD16 VEK?
The MOT on LD16 VEK expired on 13 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD16 VEK done?
LD16 VEK was recorded at 106,903 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2024, an average of 11,611 miles a year.
Has LD16 VEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD16 VEK has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LD16 VEK 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 LD16 VEK find?
LD16 VEK passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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