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Kia Carens

White · Diesel · 2018 · 1,685 cc

LG18 MTZMOT history

LG18 MTZ is a white diesel Kia Carens first used on 26 Apr 2018. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 63,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

LG18 MTZ white Kia Carens – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Carens, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
63,201 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
10
6 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG18 MTZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
26 Apr 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG18 MTZ was last recorded at 63,201 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 7,156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,045 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,156 miles
Average per year
9,938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,201 miles
  • 2025 – 56,045 miles
  • 2024 – 44,265 miles
  • 2023 – 34,201 miles
  • 2022 – 23,732 miles
  • 2021 – 13,463 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,201 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Misting of grease around boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 19 Apr 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,201 miles (+7,156)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    63,201 miles
    Test number
    730219459437
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Misting of grease around boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass56,045 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    56,045 miles
    Test number
    739589591316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail56,045 miles (+11,780)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,045 miles
    Test number
    175919698410
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass44,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    44,265 miles
    Test number
    172106125924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail44,265 miles (+10,064)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,265 miles
    Test number
    500505634606
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Pass34,201 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    34,201 miles
    Test number
    125946868898
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail34,201 miles (+10,469)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,201 miles
    Test number
    496129718175
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked and can see cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass23,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    23,732 miles
    Test number
    490170571839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail23,731 miles (+10,268)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,731 miles
    Test number
    159232042729
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both front tyres. @2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass13,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    13,463 miles
    Test number
    412734257380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LG18 MTZ

Does LG18 MTZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG18 MTZ is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG18 MTZ?
The MOT on LG18 MTZ is valid until 25 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 MTZ done?
LG18 MTZ was recorded at 63,201 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 9,938 miles a year.
Has LG18 MTZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG18 MTZ has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LG18 MTZ 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 MTZ find?
LG18 MTZ passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated misting of grease around boot; offside front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing.

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