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Kia Carens

Red · Diesel · 2006 · 1,991 cc

LA55 FVJMOT history

LA55 FVJ is a red diesel Kia Carens first used on 15 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 21 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 126,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 May 2025
Mileage
126,496 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,672 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 FVJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
15 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 May 2025
Latest MOT test
22 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 FVJ was last recorded at 126,496 miles on 22 May 2024, 2,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,446 miles · 22 May 2023
Between the last two tests
2,050 miles
Average per year
6,672 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 126,496 miles
  • 2023 – 124,446 miles
  • 2022 – 121,864 miles
  • 2021 – 119,077 miles
  • 2020 – 113,881 miles
  • 2019 – 104,331 miles
  • 2018 – 94,009 miles
  • 2017 – 84,498 miles
  • 2016 – 70,866 miles
  • 2015 – 70,848 miles
  • 2014 – 43,453 miles
  • 2013 – 41,070 miles
  • 2012 – 38,719 miles
  • 2011 – 35,636 miles
  • 2010 – 30,939 miles
  • 2009 – 24,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,496 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside hand brake low
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear TYRE IS WEARING THIN INNER EDGE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,496 miles (+2,050)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    126,496 miles
    Test number
    464796536750
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside hand brake low
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass124,446 miles (+2,582)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    124,446 miles
    Test number
    627067661872
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass121,864 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    121,864 miles
    Test number
    851893771715
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail121,859 miles (+2,782)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,859 miles
    Test number
    106006642177
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass119,077 miles (+5,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    119,077 miles
    Test number
    996190122326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass113,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    113,881 miles
    Test number
    145482333843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail113,860 miles (+9,529)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,860 miles
    Test number
    989504048724
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.64 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass104,331 miles (+10,322)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    104,331 miles
    Test number
    234323483598
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral stop lamp not working

  9. Pass94,009 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    94,009 miles
    Test number
    341864984120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail94,000 miles (+9,502)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,000 miles
    Test number
    130734351766
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass84,498 miles (+13,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    84,498 miles
    Test number
    231265273760
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  12. Pass70,866 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    70,866 miles
    Test number
    720718014954
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE IS WEARING THIN INNER EDGE

  13. Fail70,848 miles (+14,105)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,848 miles
    Test number
    161386777053
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCOOLENT IS LOW
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE IS WEARING THIN INNER EDGE
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass56,743 miles (+13,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    56,743 miles
    Test number
    295336705093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass43,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    43,453 miles
    Test number
    809046814048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail43,453 miles (+2,383)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,453 miles
    Test number
    649056214050
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  17. Pass41,070 miles (+2,351)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    41,070 miles
    Test number
    979205913043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,719 miles (+3,083)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    38,719 miles
    Test number
    436909212020
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass35,636 miles (+4,697)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    35,636 miles
    Test number
    128404151093
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass30,939 miles (+6,256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    30,939 miles
    Test number
    770846240000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass24,683 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    24,683 miles
    Test number
    924677449060
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LA55 FVJ

Does LA55 FVJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 FVJ expired on 21 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 FVJ?
The MOT on LA55 FVJ expired on 21 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 FVJ done?
LA55 FVJ was recorded at 126,496 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2024, an average of 6,672 miles a year.
Has LA55 FVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 FVJ has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LA55 FVJ 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 LA55 FVJ find?
LA55 FVJ passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users, and 4 more.

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