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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,991 cc

T6 VJSMOT history

T6 VJS is a black diesel Kia Carens first used on 28 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 100,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
100,610 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,905 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T6 VJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
28 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T6 VJS was last recorded at 100,610 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 516 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Mar 2015: 46,715 miles, lower than 467,096 miles on 21 Mar 2015.

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
100,094 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
516 miles
Average per year
4,905 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,610 miles
  • 2025 – 100,094 miles
  • 2024 – 97,203 miles
  • 2023 – 95,413 miles
  • 2022 – 93,044 miles
  • 2021 – 88,986 miles
  • 2020 – 85,814 miles
  • 2019 – 78,617 miles
  • 2018 – 71,438 miles
  • 2017 – 63,870 miles
  • 2016 – 54,154 miles
  • 2015 – 46,715 miles
  • 2013 – 39,034 miles
  • 2012 – 32,994 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,610 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Off side & near side rear tyres inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,610 miles (+516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    100,610 miles
    Test number
    788711603951
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass100,094 miles (+2,891)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    100,094 miles
    Test number
    768080932337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass97,203 miles (+1,790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    97,203 miles
    Test number
    476742287463
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass95,413 miles (+2,369)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    95,413 miles
    Test number
    586044425761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,044 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    93,044 miles
    Test number
    867867243238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail93,019 miles (+4,033)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,019 miles
    Test number
    879010404979
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass88,986 miles (+3,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    88,986 miles
    Test number
    701731729890
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass85,814 miles (+7,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    85,814 miles
    Test number
    897813039745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass78,617 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    78,617 miles
    Test number
    584715989314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail78,603 miles (+7,165)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,603 miles
    Test number
    957831888414
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass71,438 miles (+7,568)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    71,438 miles
    Test number
    544375605928
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wall damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass63,870 miles (+9,716)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    63,870 miles
    Test number
    922768667528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inboard face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inboard face (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass54,154 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    54,154 miles
    Test number
    679009235414
    • AdvisoryOff side & near side rear tyres inner edges

  14. Fail54,145 miles (+7,430)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,145 miles
    Test number
    591932616497
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOff side & near side rear tyres inner edges

  15. Pass46,715 miles (-420,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,715 miles
    Test number
    229049485094
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail467,096 miles (+428,062)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    467,096 miles
    Test number
    917250285092
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass39,034 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    39,034 miles
    Test number
    447245193225
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing on inner edge

  18. Fail39,034 miles (+6,040)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,034 miles
    Test number
    465095993242
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing on inner edge

  19. Fail32,994 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,994 miles
    Test number
    296346872296
    • Repaired at testFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass32,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    32,994 miles
    Test number
    725926372290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T6 VJS

Does T6 VJS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T6 VJS is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T6 VJS?
The MOT on T6 VJS is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T6 VJS done?
T6 VJS was recorded at 100,610 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 4,905 miles a year.
Has T6 VJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T6 VJS has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T6 VJS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Mar 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T6 VJS find?
T6 VJS passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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