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Kia Carens

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,685 cc

LD16 VGVMOT history

LD16 VGV is a black diesel Kia Carens first used on 27 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 70,577 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

LD16 VGV black Kia Carens – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Carens, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
70,577 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,404 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD16 VGV
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 valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD16 VGV was last recorded at 70,577 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 6,573 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
64,004 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,573 miles
Average per year
6,404 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,577 miles
  • 2024 – 64,004 miles
  • 2023 – 57,600 miles
  • 2022 – 51,868 miles
  • 2021 – 44,908 miles
  • 2020 – 39,676 miles
  • 2019 – 32,387 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,577 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass70,577 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    70,577 miles
    Test number
    374775259854
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

  2. Fail70,577 miles (+6,573)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,577 miles
    Test number
    929768696235
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

  3. Pass64,004 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    64,004 miles
    Test number
    460732040361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail63,986 miles (+6,386)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,986 miles
    Test number
    988599139102
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass57,600 miles (+5,732)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    57,600 miles
    Test number
    892934239502
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass51,868 miles (+6,960)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    51,868 miles
    Test number
    746922103387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass44,908 miles (+5,232)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    44,908 miles
    Test number
    402295434535
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt central row
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt central row
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass39,676 miles (+7,289)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    39,676 miles
    Test number
    262787023094
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass32,387 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    32,387 miles
    Test number
    715486213041
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside

Questions about LD16 VGV

Does LD16 VGV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD16 VGV is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD16 VGV?
The MOT on LD16 VGV is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD16 VGV done?
LD16 VGV was recorded at 70,577 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 6,404 miles a year.
Has LD16 VGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD16 VGV has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LD16 VGV 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 VGV find?
LD16 VGV passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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