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Silver · Petrol · 2013 · 1,591 cc

LG13 XEBMOT history

LG13 XEB is a silver petrol Kia Carens first used on 12 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 88,767 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
88,767 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG13 XEB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
12 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG13 XEB was last recorded at 88,767 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 4,947 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,820 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,947 miles
Average per year
6,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,767 miles
  • 2025 – 83,820 miles
  • 2024 – 68,828 miles
  • 2023 – 64,393 miles
  • 2022 – 58,177 miles
  • 2021 – 54,637 miles
  • 2020 – 49,173 miles
  • 2019 – 39,252 miles
  • 2018 – 32,361 miles
  • 2017 – 24,205 miles
  • 2016 – 16,488 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,767 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025

  • Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 9 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,767 miles (+4,947)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    88,767 miles
    Test number
    137827149907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass83,820 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    83,820 miles
    Test number
    334319993143
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  3. Fail83,813 miles (+15)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,813 miles
    Test number
    174457997430
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  4. Fail83,798 miles (+14,970)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,798 miles
    Test number
    665526667773
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  5. Pass68,828 miles (+4,435)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    68,828 miles
    Test number
    931096302074
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres v low from edges

  6. Pass64,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    64,393 miles
    Test number
    206528448331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail64,386 miles (+6,209)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,386 miles
    Test number
    788625712361
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass58,177 miles (+3,540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    58,177 miles
    Test number
    573024032952
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass54,637 miles (+5,464)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    54,637 miles
    Test number
    449960583750
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass49,173 miles (+9,921)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    49,173 miles
    Test number
    451670742059
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test sticker
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass39,252 miles (+6,891)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    39,252 miles
    Test number
    425361481954
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass32,361 miles (+8,156)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    32,361 miles
    Test number
    137753345196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,205 miles (+7,717)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    24,205 miles
    Test number
    271018048551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,488 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    16,488 miles
    Test number
    767976000215
    • AdvisoryTwo front tyres approaching legal limit

Questions about LG13 XEB

Does LG13 XEB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG13 XEB is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG13 XEB?
The MOT on LG13 XEB is valid until 27 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 XEB done?
LG13 XEB was recorded at 88,767 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 6,966 miles a year.
Has LG13 XEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG13 XEB has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LG13 XEB 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 XEB find?
LG13 XEB passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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