
Kia Carens
Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,685 cc
LE16 NZHMOT history
LE16 NZH is a black diesel Kia Carens first used on 1 Jul 2016. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 128,965 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 128,965 mi
- At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 8 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 12,954 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE16 NZH
- 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
- 1 Jul 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE16 NZH was last recorded at 128,965 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 14,527 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 114,438 miles · 21 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 14,527 miles
- Average per year
- 12,954 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 128,965 miles
- 2025 – 114,438 miles
- 2024 – 100,402 miles
- 2023 – 83,996 miles
- 2022 – 71,072 miles
- 2021 – 62,094 miles
- 2020 – 50,314 miles
- 2019 – 38,560 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
12 tests since 20 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,965 miles (+14,527)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 128,965 miles
- Test number
- 430119828806
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass114,438 miles (+14,036)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 114,438 miles
- Test number
- 883567724093
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOdd tyres fitted to rear
Pass100,402 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 100,402 miles
- Test number
- 248131277117
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail100,402 miles (+16,406)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,402 miles
- Test number
- 352286796286
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass83,996 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 83,996 miles
- Test number
- 569400503976
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail83,996 miles (+12,924)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,996 miles
- Test number
- 976477101985
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass71,072 miles (+8,978)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 71,072 miles
- Test number
- 401008551947
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass62,094 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 62,094 miles
- Test number
- 149499964577
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail62,094 miles (+11,780)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,094 miles
- Test number
- 178563965882
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass50,314 miles (+11,754)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 50,314 miles
- Test number
- 561564252420
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective FLAT
Pass38,560 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 38,560 miles
- Test number
- 390938759254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,560 miles2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,560 miles
- Test number
- 186945500174
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Questions about LE16 NZH
- Does LE16 NZH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE16 NZH is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LE16 NZH?
- The MOT on LE16 NZH is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LE16 NZH done?
- LE16 NZH was recorded at 128,965 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 12,954 miles a year.
- Has LE16 NZH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE16 NZH has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on LE16 NZH 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 LE16 NZH find?
- LE16 NZH passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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