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Kia Carens

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,685 cc

LD65 GMUMOT history

LD65 GMU is a black diesel Kia Carens first used on 21 Oct 2015. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 99,371 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

LD65 GMU black Kia Carens – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Carens, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
99,371 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD65 GMU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
21 Oct 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD65 GMU was last recorded at 99,371 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 13,682 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,689 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
13,682 miles
Average per year
9,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,371 miles
  • 2024 – 85,689 miles
  • 2023 – 81,527 miles
  • 2022 – 77,149 miles
  • 2021 – 65,925 miles
  • 2020 – 56,199 miles
  • 2019 – 48,563 miles
  • 2018 – 34,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,371 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major5 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Fuel tank damp but no leaks at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm, rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 21 Nov 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,371 miles (+13,682)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    99,371 miles
    Test number
    817657277844
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass85,689 miles (+77)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    85,689 miles
    Test number
    793146356725
    • AdvisoryFuel tank damp but no leaks at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail85,612 miles (+4,085)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,612 miles
    Test number
    327851497044
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank damp but no leaks at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass81,527 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    81,527 miles
    Test number
    436353479693
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail81,518 miles (+4,369)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,518 miles
    Test number
    948193494359
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass77,149 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    77,149 miles
    Test number
    725951318225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail77,143 miles (+11,218)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,143 miles
    Test number
    206455595009
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass65,925 miles (+208)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    65,925 miles
    Test number
    248546555967
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail65,717 miles (+9,518)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,717 miles
    Test number
    999899040007
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement hand brake lever on caliper (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass56,199 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    56,199 miles
    Test number
    675269302734
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail56,197 miles (+7,634)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,197 miles
    Test number
    122192499465
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass48,563 miles (+13,667)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    48,563 miles
    Test number
    324437683121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,896 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    34,896 miles
    Test number
    624776105198
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about LD65 GMU

Does LD65 GMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD65 GMU is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD65 GMU?
The MOT on LD65 GMU is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD65 GMU done?
LD65 GMU was recorded at 99,371 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 9,235 miles a year.
Has LD65 GMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD65 GMU has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LD65 GMU 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 LD65 GMU find?
LD65 GMU passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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