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Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 1,685 cc

LJ66 ZXMMOT history

LJ66 ZXM is a silver diesel Kia Carens first used on 2 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 114,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

LJ66 ZXM silver Kia Carens – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Carens, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
114,170 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,776 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LJ66 ZXM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
2 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LJ66 ZXM was last recorded at 114,170 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,168 miles · 26 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
12,776 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,170 miles
  • 2025 – 103,961 miles
  • 2024 – 90,392 miles
  • 2023 – 79,636 miles
  • 2022 – 63,885 miles
  • 2021 – 50,699 miles
  • 2020 – 36,355 miles
  • 2019 – 24,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,170 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside front screen wash jet slightly deform or damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 4 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,170 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    114,170 miles
    Test number
    963148137202
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  2. Fail114,168 miles (+10,207)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,168 miles
    Test number
    793951311544
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass103,961 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    103,961 miles
    Test number
    220652797747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail103,960 miles (+13,568)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,960 miles
    Test number
    862313779718
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass90,392 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    90,392 miles
    Test number
    577873293797
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front screen wash jet slightly deform or damage

  6. Fail90,392 miles (+10,756)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,392 miles
    Test number
    471774295224
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front screen wash jet slightly deform or damage

  7. Pass79,636 miles (+15,751)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    79,636 miles
    Test number
    114136086424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,885 miles (+13,186)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    63,885 miles
    Test number
    183135141711
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass50,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    50,699 miles
    Test number
    179364986751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail50,699 miles (+14,344)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,699 miles
    Test number
    498742072320
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass36,355 miles (+11,379)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    36,355 miles
    Test number
    489332284562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,976 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    24,976 miles
    Test number
    931903237333
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about LJ66 ZXM

Does LJ66 ZXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LJ66 ZXM is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LJ66 ZXM?
The MOT on LJ66 ZXM is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LJ66 ZXM done?
LJ66 ZXM was recorded at 114,170 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 12,776 miles a year.
Has LJ66 ZXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LJ66 ZXM has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LJ66 ZXM 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 ZXM find?
LJ66 ZXM passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear rear fog lamp insecure; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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