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Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,685 cc

LG13 XCVMOT history

LG13 XCV is a blue diesel Kia Carens first used on 12 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 76,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
76,673 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG13 XCV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
12 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG13 XCV was last recorded at 76,673 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 11,908 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,765 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
11,908 miles
Average per year
6,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,673 miles
  • 2025 – 64,765 miles
  • 2024 – 55,404 miles
  • 2023 – 48,446 miles
  • 2022 – 42,080 miles
  • 2021 – 36,716 miles
  • 2020 – 34,058 miles
  • 2019 – 29,844 miles
  • 2018 – 24,544 miles
  • 2017 – 19,278 miles
  • 2016 – 14,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,673 miles
  • 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))

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,673 miles (+11,908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    76,673 miles
    Test number
    195966733069
    • 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))

  2. Pass64,765 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    64,765 miles
    Test number
    273475262356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Fail64,763 miles (+9,359)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,763 miles
    Test number
    581002338486
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass55,404 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    55,404 miles
    Test number
    270986681135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail55,401 miles (+6,955)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,401 miles
    Test number
    975402084700
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass48,446 miles (+6,366)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    48,446 miles
    Test number
    886511137714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,080 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    42,080 miles
    Test number
    288134443278
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail42,078 miles (+5,362)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,078 miles
    Test number
    502893160138
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass36,716 miles (+2,658)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    36,716 miles
    Test number
    213697163561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,058 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    34,058 miles
    Test number
    792540797691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail34,056 miles (+4,212)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,056 miles
    Test number
    235636293980
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass29,844 miles (+5,300)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    29,844 miles
    Test number
    713013612497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,544 miles (+5,266)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    24,544 miles
    Test number
    675641346475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,278 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    19,278 miles
    Test number
    805942062811
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  15. Fail19,274 miles (+5,238)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,274 miles
    Test number
    175797850234
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55-16 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55-16 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  16. Pass14,036 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    14,036 miles
    Test number
    140991813679
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre wearing on outer edges
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTyres perishing

  17. Fail14,036 miles1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,036 miles
    Test number
    157366114772
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55-16 (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre wearing on outer edges
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTyres perishing

Questions about LG13 XCV

Does LG13 XCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG13 XCV is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG13 XCV?
The MOT on LG13 XCV is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG13 XCV done?
LG13 XCV was recorded at 76,673 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 6,180 miles a year.
Has LG13 XCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG13 XCV has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LG13 XCV 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 LG13 XCV find?
LG13 XCV passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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