
Kia Carens
Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,685 cc
S27 ABUMOT history
S27 ABU is a blue diesel Kia Carens first used on 29 Oct 2015. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 157,939 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 May 2027
- Mileage
- 157,939 mi
- At MOT on 28 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 9 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 18,721 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S27 ABU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Carens
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,685 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 29 Oct 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S27 ABU was last recorded at 157,939 miles on 28 May 2026, 18,760 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 139,179 miles · 13 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 18,760 miles
- Average per year
- 18,721 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 157,939 miles
- 2025 – 139,179 miles
- 2024 – 120,528 miles
- 2023 – 98,495 miles
- 2022 – 83,485 miles
- 2021 – 49,260 miles
- 2020 – 35,135 miles
- 2019 – 18,667 miles
- 2018 – 11,040 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
10 tests since 23 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,939 miles (+18,760)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2027
- Odometer
- 157,939 miles
- Test number
- 664047749081
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass139,179 miles (+18,651)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2026
- Odometer
- 139,179 miles
- Test number
- 127576947202
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass120,528 miles (+22,033)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 120,528 miles
- Test number
- 494233026360
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass98,495 miles (+270)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 98,495 miles
- Test number
- 414078924852
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail98,225 miles (+14,740)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,225 miles
- Test number
- 470834943848
- MajorOffside Front 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass83,485 miles (+34,225)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 83,485 miles
- Test number
- 151418707112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,260 miles (+14,125)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 49,260 miles
- Test number
- 918655944180
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass35,135 miles (+16,468)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 35,135 miles
- Test number
- 662028915894
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,667 miles (+7,627)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 18,667 miles
- Test number
- 888426140739
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass11,040 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 11,040 miles
- Test number
- 329841079627
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S27 ABU
- Does S27 ABU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S27 ABU is valid until 27 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S27 ABU?
- The MOT on S27 ABU is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S27 ABU done?
- S27 ABU was recorded at 157,939 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 18,721 miles a year.
- Has S27 ABU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S27 ABU has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on S27 ABU 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 S27 ABU find?
- S27 ABU passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.
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