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Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,685 cc

LJ66 ZWUMOT history

LJ66 ZWU is a black diesel Kia Carens first used on 4 Oct 2016. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 127,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

LJ66 ZWU black Kia Carens – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Carens, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
127,170 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
14,575 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LJ66 ZWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
4 Oct 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LJ66 ZWU was last recorded at 127,170 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 6,796 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,374 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,796 miles
Average per year
14,575 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,170 miles
  • 2025 – 120,374 miles
  • 2024 – 103,152 miles
  • 2023 – 85,930 miles
  • 2022 – 68,643 miles
  • 2021 – 52,586 miles
  • 2020 – 39,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,170 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 9 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,170 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    127,170 miles
    Test number
    850993712316
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail127,170 miles (+6,796)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,170 miles
    Test number
    182129403712
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass120,374 miles (+17,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    120,374 miles
    Test number
    590918512136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass103,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    103,152 miles
    Test number
    129413264129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail103,152 miles (+17,222)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,152 miles
    Test number
    255864484620
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass85,930 miles (+17,287)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    85,930 miles
    Test number
    760692986144
    • 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))

  7. Pass68,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    68,643 miles
    Test number
    695689710128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail68,643 miles (+16,057)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,643 miles
    Test number
    357049629843
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Pass52,586 miles (+12,605)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    52,586 miles
    Test number
    890351718017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass39,981 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    39,981 miles
    Test number
    646311282407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about LJ66 ZWU

Does LJ66 ZWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LJ66 ZWU is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LJ66 ZWU?
The MOT on LJ66 ZWU is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LJ66 ZWU done?
LJ66 ZWU was recorded at 127,170 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 14,575 miles a year.
Has LJ66 ZWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LJ66 ZWU has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LJ66 ZWU 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 LJ66 ZWU find?
LJ66 ZWU passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: central rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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