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Kia Carens

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,591 cc

LD62 SMXMOT history

LD62 SMX is a silver petrol Kia Carens first used on 27 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 96,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
96,445 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,536 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 SMX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 SMX was last recorded at 96,445 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,445 miles · 28 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,536 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,445 miles
  • 2025 – 87,071 miles
  • 2024 – 80,694 miles
  • 2023 – 70,344 miles
  • 2022 – 61,537 miles
  • 2021 – 55,047 miles
  • 2020 – 50,313 miles
  • 2019 – 42,509 miles
  • 2017 – 38,889 miles
  • 2016 – 35,360 miles
  • 2015 – 29,290 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,445 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 21 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,445 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    96,445 miles
    Test number
    911263336675
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail96,445 miles (+9,374)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,445 miles
    Test number
    796030006768
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass87,071 miles (+6,377)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    87,071 miles
    Test number
    203685975506
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass80,694 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    80,694 miles
    Test number
    911567048506
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail80,694 miles (+10,350)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,694 miles
    Test number
    664228024080
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass70,344 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    70,344 miles
    Test number
    841122382885
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail70,344 miles (+8,807)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,344 miles
    Test number
    767529456793
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass61,537 miles (+6,490)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    61,537 miles
    Test number
    703110205160
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass55,047 miles (+4,734)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    55,047 miles
    Test number
    691057671055
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass50,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    50,313 miles
    Test number
    383634632615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail50,313 miles (+7,804)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,313 miles
    Test number
    169699500292
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass42,509 miles (+3,620)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    42,509 miles
    Test number
    752100882818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    38,889 miles
    Test number
    198480072629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail38,889 miles (+3,529)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,889 miles
    Test number
    874078626532
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass35,360 miles (+6,070)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    35,360 miles
    Test number
    931659722819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass29,290 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    29,290 miles
    Test number
    742731181480
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear low reading on park brake and noise coming from brake drum

Questions about LD62 SMX

Does LD62 SMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD62 SMX is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD62 SMX?
The MOT on LD62 SMX is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD62 SMX done?
LD62 SMX was recorded at 96,445 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 6,536 miles a year.
Has LD62 SMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 SMX has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LD62 SMX 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 LD62 SMX find?
LD62 SMX passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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