Kia Carens
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,991 cc
LA55 FVOMOT history
LA55 FVO is a black diesel Kia Carens first used on 20 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2024 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 69,948 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Feb 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Mar 2024
- Mileage
- 69,948 mi
- At MOT on 29 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,035 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA55 FVO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Carens
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,991 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 20 Feb 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Mar 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Feb 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
LA55 FVO was last recorded at 69,948 miles on 29 Feb 2024, 1,716 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 68,232 miles · 3 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,716 miles
- Average per year
- 3,035 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 69,948 miles
- 2023 – 68,232 miles
- 2022 – 66,494 miles
- 2021 – 64,368 miles
- 2020 – 62,787 miles
- 2019 – 60,989 miles
- 2018 – 57,345 miles
- 2017 – 54,046 miles
- 2016 – 51,123 miles
- 2015 – 48,986 miles
- 2014 – 45,856 miles
- 2013 – 42,404 miles
- 2012 – 38,399 miles
- 2011 – 34,127 miles
- 2010 – 29,778 miles
- 2009 – 24,256 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail69,948 miles
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on underside body and components
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.
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
19 tests since 9 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail69,948 miles (+1,716)1 dangerous10 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,948 miles
- Test number
- 122598986950
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on underside body and components
Pass68,232 miles (+33)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 68,232 miles
- Test number
- 716083962358
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail68,199 miles (+1,705)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,199 miles
- Test number
- 447798250101
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass66,494 miles (+2,126)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 66,494 miles
- Test number
- 612292714369
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass64,368 miles (+1,581)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 64,368 miles
- Test number
- 212872878256
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass62,787 miles (+1,798)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 62,787 miles
- Test number
- 372415596895
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass60,989 miles (+3,644)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 60,989 miles
- Test number
- 849196105621
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass57,345 miles (+80)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 57,345 miles
- Test number
- 481064065141
- AdvisoryAll tyres worn on inner edges
- AdvisoryExhaust rear section poor condition
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate poor condition
Fail57,265 miles (+3,219)1 failure8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,265 miles
- Test number
- 295586288742
- FailureOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pickup ring split (3.4.2)
- AdvisoryAll tyres worn on inner edges
- AdvisoryExhaust rear section poor condition
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pickup ring (3.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate poor condition
Pass54,046 miles (+2,923)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 54,046 miles
- Test number
- 461727808599
- AdvisoryExhaust joints corroding
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
- AdvisoryCorrosion on both sills
- AdvisoryFront suspension starting to rust
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency low 16%
Pass51,123 miles (+2,137)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 51,123 miles
- Test number
- 831478442326
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner rack joint slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear both shock absorber covers insecure
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on edges
- AdvisoryExhaust joints corroding
- AdvisoryFront brake disc's worn
Pass48,986 miles (+3,130)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 48,986 miles
- Test number
- 329527645087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,856 miles (+3,452)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 45,856 miles
- Test number
- 175355354020
- NotePARK BRAKE PERFORMANCE ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS
Pass42,404 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 42,404 miles
- Test number
- 175661653444
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail42,398 miles (+3,999)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,398 miles
- Test number
- 338640753054
- DangerousOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass38,399 miles (+4,272)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 38,399 miles
- Test number
- 319708342021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,127 miles (+4,349)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 34,127 miles
- Test number
- 339559131005
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteFront number plate starting to deteriate
Pass29,778 miles (+5,522)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 29,778 miles
- Test number
- 104369330465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,256 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 24,256 miles
- Test number
- 982980049007
- NoteRear number plate starting to fade
Questions about LA55 FVO
- Does LA55 FVO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA55 FVO expired on 2 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA55 FVO?
- The MOT on LA55 FVO expired on 2 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA55 FVO done?
- LA55 FVO was recorded at 69,948 miles at its MOT on 29 Feb 2024, an average of 3,035 miles a year.
- Has LA55 FVO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA55 FVO has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on LA55 FVO 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 FVO find?
- LA55 FVO failed its latest MOT on 29 Feb 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 10 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; nearside front position lamp not working; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch, and 11 more.
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