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Black · Diesel · 2018 · 1,685 cc

LG18 MBYMOT history

LG18 MBY is a black diesel Kia Carens first used on 3 Apr 2018. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 76,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

LG18 MBY black Kia Carens – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Carens, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
76,398 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,095 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG18 MBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
3 Apr 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG18 MBY was last recorded at 76,398 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 3,364 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,034 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,364 miles
Average per year
9,095 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,398 miles
  • 2025 – 73,034 miles
  • 2024 – 66,631 miles
  • 2023 – 59,574 miles
  • 2022 – 47,316 miles
  • 2021 – 30,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,398 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

7 tests since 31 Mar 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,398 miles (+3,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    76,398 miles
    Test number
    343923884242
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  2. Pass73,034 miles (+6,403)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    73,034 miles
    Test number
    931918189302
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass66,631 miles (+7,057)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    66,631 miles
    Test number
    288757398874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,574 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    59,574 miles
    Test number
    537921274033
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail59,574 miles (+12,258)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,574 miles
    Test number
    617445410947
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass47,316 miles (+16,436)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    47,316 miles
    Test number
    835160676228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    30,880 miles
    Test number
    331960429038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LG18 MBY

Does LG18 MBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG18 MBY is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG18 MBY?
The MOT on LG18 MBY is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG18 MBY done?
LG18 MBY was recorded at 76,398 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 9,095 miles a year.
Has LG18 MBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG18 MBY has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LG18 MBY 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 MBY find?
LG18 MBY passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights.

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