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Kia Carens

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,991 cc

LS12 TTVMOT history

LS12 TTV is a white diesel Kia Carens first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 143,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2026
Mileage
143,431 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,130 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 TTV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 TTV was last recorded at 143,431 miles on 17 Mar 2025, 3,941 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,490 miles · 28 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
3,941 miles
Average per year
11,130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,431 miles
  • 2024 – 139,490 miles
  • 2023 – 129,557 miles
  • 2022 – 116,672 miles
  • 2021 – 103,219 miles
  • 2020 – 96,333 miles
  • 2019 – 86,237 miles
  • 2018 – 73,635 miles
  • 2017 – 54,494 miles
  • 2016 – 46,815 miles
  • 2015 – 32,357 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,431 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components have surface rust
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Minor Chips In Windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 25 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,431 miles (+3,941)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    143,431 miles
    Test number
    426074012295
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components have surface rust
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel

  2. Pass139,490 miles (+24)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    139,490 miles
    Test number
    779418761204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail139,466 miles (+9,909)3 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,466 miles
    Test number
    457269701704
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass129,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    129,557 miles
    Test number
    462923736956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail129,557 miles (+12,885)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,557 miles
    Test number
    333630180397
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass116,672 miles (+225)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    116,672 miles
    Test number
    200201543760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail116,447 miles (+13,228)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,447 miles
    Test number
    954023459447
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass103,219 miles (+6,886)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    103,219 miles
    Test number
    602932403427
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass96,333 miles (+10,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    96,333 miles
    Test number
    703544085873
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/S/R Side Repeater Slightly Dimmer Than O/S

  10. Pass86,237 miles (+12,602)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    86,237 miles
    Test number
    456180134075
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMinor Chips In Windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass73,635 miles (+19,141)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,635 miles
    Test number
    753995080806
    • AdvisoryMinor Chips In Windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Repeater Indicator Inner Bulb Not Working
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass54,494 miles (+7,679)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    54,494 miles
    Test number
    627154170595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,815 miles (+14,458)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    46,815 miles
    Test number
    255035678074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    32,357 miles
    Test number
    316824085076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 TTV

Does LS12 TTV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 TTV expired on 29 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 TTV?
The MOT on LS12 TTV expired on 29 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 TTV done?
LS12 TTV was recorded at 143,431 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2025, an average of 11,130 miles a year.
Has LS12 TTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 TTV has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LS12 TTV 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 LS12 TTV find?
LS12 TTV passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front and rear suspension components have surface rust; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 6 more.

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