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Kia Carens

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,991 cc

LG54 DXOMOT history

LG54 DXO is a silver diesel Kia Carens first used on 13 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 54,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2025
Mileage
54,500 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG54 DXO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LG54 DXO was last recorded at 54,500 miles on 15 Sept 2025, 4,858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,642 miles · 4 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
4,858 miles
Average per year
2,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 54,500 miles
  • 2024 – 49,642 miles
  • 2023 – 49,267 miles
  • 2022 – 48,782 miles
  • 2021 – 47,731 miles
  • 2020 – 46,168 miles
  • 2019 – 45,288 miles
  • 2018 – 44,493 miles
  • 2017 – 43,830 miles
  • 2016 – 42,956 miles
  • 2015 – 40,701 miles
  • 2014 – 39,544 miles
  • 2013 – 37,716 miles
  • 2012 – 35,996 miles
  • 2011 – 33,436 miles
  • 2010 – 32,345 miles
  • 2008 – 26,700 miles
  • 2007 – 18,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail54,500 miles
  • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers (3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail54,500 miles (+4,858)7 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,500 miles
    Test number
    351429873800
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass49,642 miles (+375)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    49,642 miles
    Test number
    643518069295
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres getting edgy (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair h/brake (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear w/arches and rear outer sills slight corrosion

  3. Pass49,267 miles (+7)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    49,267 miles
    Test number
    711061215736
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail49,260 miles (+478)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,260 miles
    Test number
    441619992292
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass48,782 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    48,782 miles
    Test number
    270829072087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail48,763 miles (+1,032)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,763 miles
    Test number
    447195554198
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass47,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    47,731 miles
    Test number
    898656405917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail47,731 miles (+1,563)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,731 miles
    Test number
    427322332941
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass46,168 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    46,168 miles
    Test number
    262646575669
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Fail46,168 miles (+880)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,168 miles
    Test number
    884554923554
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass45,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    45,288 miles
    Test number
    700624101443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail45,288 miles (+795)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,288 miles
    Test number
    398820769998
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass44,493 miles (+663)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    44,493 miles
    Test number
    353499685888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,830 miles (+874)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    43,830 miles
    Test number
    156265918870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,956 miles (+2,255)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    42,956 miles
    Test number
    676777586678
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass40,701 miles (+1,157)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    40,701 miles
    Test number
    167944715493
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTyres worn on edges and starting to perish

  17. Pass39,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    39,544 miles
    Test number
    205934624094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail39,543 miles (+1,827)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,543 miles
    Test number
    975184324076
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  19. Pass37,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    37,716 miles
    Test number
    447135543066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail37,716 miles (+1,720)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,716 miles
    Test number
    896355643049
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass35,996 miles (+2,560)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    35,996 miles
    Test number
    298955142058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,436 miles (+1,091)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    33,436 miles
    Test number
    869686041011
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass32,345 miles (+5,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    32,345 miles
    Test number
    653251850001
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass26,700 miles (+8,567)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    26,700 miles
    Test number
    363153658426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    18,133 miles
    Test number
    390926057487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LG54 DXO

Does LG54 DXO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LG54 DXO expired on 3 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LG54 DXO?
The MOT on LG54 DXO expired on 3 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LG54 DXO done?
LG54 DXO was recorded at 54,500 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2025, an average of 2,020 miles a year.
Has LG54 DXO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG54 DXO has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LG54 DXO 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 LG54 DXO find?
LG54 DXO failed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2025 with 7 major defects, 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers; front registration plate inscription illegible; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, and 12 more.

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