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Kia Carens

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,991 cc

LA55 FVRMOT history

LA55 FVR is a black diesel Kia Carens first used on 20 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2025 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 110,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Apr 2025
Mileage
110,841 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2024
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,215 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 FVR
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 8 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 FVR was last recorded at 110,841 miles on 9 Apr 2024, 8,203 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Mar 2016: 79,552 miles, lower than 98,640 miles on 12 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
102,638 miles · 10 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
8,203 miles
Average per year
5,215 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 110,841 miles
  • 2023 – 102,638 miles
  • 2022 – 96,595 miles
  • 2021 – 88,065 miles
  • 2019 – 84,223 miles
  • 2018 – 83,996 miles
  • 2017 – 82,217 miles
  • 2016 – 79,552 miles
  • 2015 – 98,640 miles
  • 2014 – 70,574 miles
  • 2013 – 66,187 miles
  • 2012 – 61,099 miles
  • 2011 – 53,987 miles
  • 2010 – 43,210 miles
  • 2009 – 32,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,841 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,841 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    110,841 miles
    Test number
    314624645786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail110,841 miles (+8,203)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,841 miles
    Test number
    633638449488
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass102,638 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    102,638 miles
    Test number
    640022200466
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail102,638 miles (+6,043)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,638 miles
    Test number
    848067715235
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  5. Pass96,595 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    96,595 miles
    Test number
    841010174736
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers door handle faulty

  6. Fail96,595 miles (+8,530)3 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,595 miles
    Test number
    763855481838
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp not working both front bulbs (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers door handle faulty

  7. Pass88,065 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    88,065 miles
    Test number
    746447299749
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail88,065 miles (+3,842)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,065 miles
    Test number
    390210251986
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass84,223 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,223 miles
    Test number
    341247106185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail84,219 miles (+223)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,219 miles
    Test number
    300388527381
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side both n/s and o/s (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass83,996 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    83,996 miles
    Test number
    843109253304
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail83,995 miles (+1,778)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,995 miles
    Test number
    250488087033
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass82,217 miles (+2,665)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    82,217 miles
    Test number
    343695178806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,552 miles
    Test number
    534013327811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,552 miles (-19,088)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,552 miles
    Test number
    845527041396
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass98,640 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    98,640 miles
    Test number
    517871775095
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Fail98,625 miles (+28,051)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,625 miles
    Test number
    418035865044
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass70,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    70,574 miles
    Test number
    199054244060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,574 miles (+4,387)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,574 miles
    Test number
    388694744043
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass66,187 miles (+5,088)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    66,187 miles
    Test number
    398598153030
    • NoteNearside rear tyre showing wear on inner edge

  21. Fail61,099 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,099 miles
    Test number
    496913252072
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass61,099 miles (+7,112)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    61,099 miles
    Test number
    926663152002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,987 miles (+10,777)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    53,987 miles
    Test number
    566789351095
    • NoteFront wipers starting to split

  24. Fail43,210 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,210 miles
    Test number
    360120160036
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  25. Pass43,210 miles (+11,147)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    43,210 miles
    Test number
    803960560045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,063 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,063 miles
    Test number
    260801669079
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LA55 FVR

Does LA55 FVR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 FVR expired on 8 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 FVR?
The MOT on LA55 FVR expired on 8 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 FVR done?
LA55 FVR was recorded at 110,841 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2024, an average of 5,215 miles a year.
Has LA55 FVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 FVR has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LA55 FVR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Mar 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA55 FVR find?
LA55 FVR passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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