2013 KIA Carens 1.7L Diesel · LO13 RBY
2013 KIA Carens (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 84,670 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,670 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LO13 RBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 84,670 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LO13 RBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Kia Carens (LO13 RBY) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LO13 RBY Mileage History
- 11/07/202476,328 mi
- 02/07/202580,558 mi+4,230 mi
- 11/07/202580,617 mi+59 mi
- 01/07/202684,670 mi+4,053 mi
- 01/07/202684,670 mi
Average of roughly 4,230 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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