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Kia Carens

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,998 cc

T60 MGCMOT history

T60 MGC is a grey petrol Kia Carens first used on 16 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 158,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
158,965 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,912 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T60 MGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T60 MGC was last recorded at 158,965 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jan 2014: 21,428 miles, lower than 30,048 miles on 3 Jul 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
158,964 miles · 26 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
9,912 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,965 miles
  • 2025 – 150,340 miles
  • 2024 – 141,729 miles
  • 2023 – 130,793 miles
  • 2022 – 121,275 miles
  • 2021 – 116,508 miles
  • 2020 – 110,472 miles
  • 2019 – 96,257 miles
  • 2018 – 91,510 miles
  • 2017 – 78,555 miles
  • 2016 – 63,951 miles
  • 2015 – 47,839 miles
  • 2014 – 33,179 miles
  • 2013 – 30,048 miles
  • 2012 – 18,094 miles
  • 2011 – 13,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,965 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded 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.

  • ALL suspension components corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front bushes deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,965 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    158,965 miles
    Test number
    417027541304
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail158,964 miles (+8,624)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,964 miles
    Test number
    449112110869
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front inner pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested front pads worn (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible plate delaminated/unreflective (0.1 (b))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs lipped/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass150,340 miles (+8,611)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    150,340 miles
    Test number
    336082093103
    • AdvisoryALL suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe showing corrosion

  4. Pass141,729 miles (+10,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    141,729 miles
    Test number
    924057444333
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded

  5. Pass130,793 miles (+9,518)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    130,793 miles
    Test number
    613671121929
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded

  6. Pass121,275 miles (+4,767)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    121,275 miles
    Test number
    838462576418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,508 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    116,508 miles
    Test number
    898169104178
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail116,508 miles (+6,036)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,508 miles
    Test number
    760893708570
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass110,472 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    110,472 miles
    Test number
    680934904278
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail110,471 miles (+14,214)1 dangerous3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,471 miles
    Test number
    808312123178
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass96,257 miles (+4,747)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    96,257 miles
    Test number
    637199090251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,510 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    91,510 miles
    Test number
    751196667022
    • AdvisoryOffside Front SLIGHT KERB DAMAGE TO WHEEL

  13. Fail91,510 miles (+12,955)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,510 miles
    Test number
    910549387888
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front SLIGHT KERB DAMAGE TO WHEEL

  14. Pass78,555 miles (+14,604)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    78,555 miles
    Test number
    996032619694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,951 miles (+16,112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,951 miles
    Test number
    134234537963
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass47,839 miles (+14,660)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    47,839 miles
    Test number
    961833656641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,179 miles (+11,751)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    33,179 miles
    Test number
    869086644247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    21,428 miles
    Test number
    328569724006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail21,428 miles (-8,620)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,428 miles
    Test number
    565427924044
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass30,048 miles (+11,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    30,048 miles
    Test number
    919224283110
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass18,094 miles (+4,471)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    18,094 miles
    Test number
    358446682105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    13,623 miles
    Test number
    917431681150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T60 MGC

Does T60 MGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T60 MGC is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T60 MGC?
The MOT on T60 MGC is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T60 MGC done?
T60 MGC was recorded at 158,965 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 9,912 miles a year.
Has T60 MGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T60 MGC has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T60 MGC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jan 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T60 MGC find?
T60 MGC passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front.

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