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Kia Carens

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,685 cc

LD16 VEVMOT history

LD16 VEV is a black diesel Kia Carens first used on 25 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 98,828 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

LD16 VEV black Kia Carens – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Carens, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
98,828 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD16 VEV
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
25 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD16 VEV was last recorded at 98,828 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 79 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,749 miles · 26 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
79 miles
Average per year
7,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,828 miles
  • 2025 – 89,828 miles
  • 2024 – 83,020 miles
  • 2023 – 76,473 miles
  • 2022 – 70,933 miles
  • 2021 – 64,419 miles
  • 2020 – 59,564 miles
  • 2019 – 44,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,828 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 12 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,828 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    98,828 miles
    Test number
    771794537750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail98,749 miles (+8,921)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,749 miles
    Test number
    671300987605
    • MajorCentral Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  3. Pass89,828 miles (+6,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    89,828 miles
    Test number
    306400289996
    • AdvisoryChip on windscreen
  4. Pass83,020 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    83,020 miles
    Test number
    726659757141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail83,020 miles (+6,547)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,020 miles
    Test number
    701020380513
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect suspect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced suspect wrong bulb (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass76,473 miles (+5,540)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    76,473 miles
    Test number
    305935289266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,933 miles (+6,514)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    70,933 miles
    Test number
    560080861514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,419 miles (+4,855)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    64,419 miles
    Test number
    842440600543
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also slight wear on edge(s) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also slight wear on edge(s) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass59,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    59,564 miles
    Test number
    846964208720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail59,564 miles (+1,976)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,564 miles
    Test number
    174374637343
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
  11. Pass57,588 miles (+13,541)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    57,588 miles
    Test number
    364743788808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    44,047 miles
    Test number
    883147874664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD16 VEV

Does LD16 VEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD16 VEV is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD16 VEV?
The MOT on LD16 VEV is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD16 VEV done?
LD16 VEV was recorded at 98,828 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 7,531 miles a year.
Has LD16 VEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD16 VEV has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LD16 VEV 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 VEV find?
LD16 VEV passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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