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Kia Carens

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,685 cc

V21 ALAMOT history

V21 ALA is a silver diesel Kia Carens first used on 13 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 76,241 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
76,241 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,512 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V21 ALA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
13 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V21 ALA was last recorded at 76,241 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 7,504 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,737 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,504 miles
Average per year
5,512 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,241 miles
  • 2025 – 68,737 miles
  • 2024 – 65,061 miles
  • 2023 – 61,938 miles
  • 2022 – 57,028 miles
  • 2021 – 51,169 miles
  • 2020 – 42,571 miles
  • 2019 – 36,414 miles
  • 2018 – 29,743 miles
  • 2017 – 25,292 miles
  • 2016 – 21,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,241 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Radiator slight leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 26 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,241 miles (+7,504)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    76,241 miles
    Test number
    419699930907
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass68,737 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    68,737 miles
    Test number
    900985496576
    • MinorOffside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail68,737 miles (+3,676)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,737 miles
    Test number
    364937662587
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass65,061 miles (+3,123)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    65,061 miles
    Test number
    898605863575
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass61,938 miles (+4,910)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    61,938 miles
    Test number
    249808627370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass57,028 miles (+5,859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    57,028 miles
    Test number
    567669351343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass51,169 miles (+8,598)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    51,169 miles
    Test number
    401335286109
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass42,571 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    42,571 miles
    Test number
    577001714677
    • AdvisoryRadiator slight leak

  9. Fail42,571 miles (+6,157)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,571 miles
    Test number
    327412109832
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened effected by heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRadiator slight leak

  10. Pass36,414 miles (+6,671)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    36,414 miles
    Test number
    242984472606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,743 miles (+4,451)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    29,743 miles
    Test number
    325301297873
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass25,292 miles (+4,153)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    25,292 miles
    Test number
    820915917385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    21,139 miles
    Test number
    566838760281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V21 ALA

Does V21 ALA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V21 ALA is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V21 ALA?
The MOT on V21 ALA is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V21 ALA done?
V21 ALA was recorded at 76,241 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 5,512 miles a year.
Has V21 ALA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V21 ALA has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V21 ALA 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 V21 ALA find?
V21 ALA passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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