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Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,685 cc

LM63 GKLMOT history

LM63 GKL is a silver diesel Kia Carens first used on 31 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 87,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
87,227 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,307 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM63 GKL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM63 GKL was last recorded at 87,227 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 6,574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,653 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,574 miles
Average per year
6,307 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,227 miles
  • 2025 – 80,653 miles
  • 2024 – 72,546 miles
  • 2023 – 64,238 miles
  • 2022 – 57,828 miles
  • 2021 – 51,958 miles
  • 2020 – 47,453 miles
  • 2019 – 40,677 miles
  • 2018 – 35,436 miles
  • 2016 – 26,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,227 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner edge wearing
  • AdvisorySlight knock from steering columnRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 8 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,227 miles (+6,574)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    87,227 miles
    Test number
    643518778995
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner edge wearing
    • AdvisorySlight knock from steering column
  2. Pass80,653 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    80,653 miles
    Test number
    313745735482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight knock from steering column
  3. Fail80,653 miles (+8,107)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,653 miles
    Test number
    657354641757
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight knock from steering column
  4. Pass72,546 miles (+8,308)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    72,546 miles
    Test number
    611175437706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass64,238 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    64,238 miles
    Test number
    360026062872
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail64,238 miles (+6,410)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,238 miles
    Test number
    413478886221
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass57,828 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    57,828 miles
    Test number
    659434571312
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail57,828 miles (+5,870)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,828 miles
    Test number
    865989926428
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass51,958 miles (+4,505)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    51,958 miles
    Test number
    548423008318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    47,453 miles
    Test number
    618656805454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail47,453 miles (+6,776)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,453 miles
    Test number
    680959560644
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  12. Pass40,677 miles (+5,241)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    40,677 miles
    Test number
    434641075420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,436 miles (+9,082)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    35,436 miles
    Test number
    115168644369
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  14. Pass26,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    26,354 miles
    Test number
    265964165640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail26,354 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,354 miles
    Test number
    655520180309
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Questions about LM63 GKL

Does LM63 GKL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM63 GKL is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM63 GKL?
The MOT on LM63 GKL is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM63 GKL done?
LM63 GKL was recorded at 87,227 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 6,307 miles a year.
Has LM63 GKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM63 GKL has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LM63 GKL 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 LM63 GKL find?
LM63 GKL passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre inner edge wearing; slight knock from steering column.

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