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Kia Carens

Silver · Petrol · 2018 · 1,591 cc

LG18 EWCMOT history

LG18 EWC is a silver petrol Kia Carens first used on 16 Apr 2018. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 83,469 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

LG18 EWC silver Kia Carens – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Carens, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
83,469 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,927 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG18 EWC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
16 Apr 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG18 EWC was last recorded at 83,469 miles on 1 May 2026, 132 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,337 miles · 23 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
132 miles
Average per year
12,927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,469 miles
  • 2025 – 76,914 miles
  • 2024 – 60,225 miles
  • 2023 – 42,571 miles
  • 2022 – 24,595 miles
  • 2021 – 18,065 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,469 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 9 Apr 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,469 miles (+132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    83,469 miles
    Test number
    328188532075
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail83,337 miles (+6,423)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,337 miles
    Test number
    509043841691
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass76,914 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    76,914 miles
    Test number
    796060952486
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail76,877 miles (+16,652)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,877 miles
    Test number
    736232353918
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass60,225 miles (+17,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    60,225 miles
    Test number
    168409541811
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass42,571 miles (+17,976)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    42,571 miles
    Test number
    899738753009
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner section (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass24,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    24,595 miles
    Test number
    190144582426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail24,595 miles (+6,530)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,595 miles
    Test number
    893957443312
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass18,065 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    18,065 miles
    Test number
    588427695077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55 R16 91V Nexen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55 R16 91V Nexen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about LG18 EWC

Does LG18 EWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG18 EWC is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG18 EWC?
The MOT on LG18 EWC is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG18 EWC done?
LG18 EWC was recorded at 83,469 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 12,927 miles a year.
Has LG18 EWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG18 EWC has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LG18 EWC 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 LG18 EWC find?
LG18 EWC passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front.

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