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Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,991 cc

LA55 FVXMOT history

LA55 FVX is a black diesel Kia Carens first used on 20 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 127,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Dec 2025
Mileage
127,988 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2024
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,032 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 FVX
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 17 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 FVX was last recorded at 127,988 miles on 18 Dec 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,988 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,032 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 127,988 miles
  • 2023 – 118,274 miles
  • 2022 – 106,759 miles
  • 2021 – 94,634 miles
  • 2020 – 91,607 miles
  • 2019 – 87,242 miles
  • 2018 – 82,515 miles
  • 2017 – 76,681 miles
  • 2016 – 71,357 miles
  • 2015 – 67,264 miles
  • 2014 – 63,595 miles
  • 2013 – 59,299 miles
  • 2012 – 54,847 miles
  • 2011 – 52,495 miles
  • 2010 – 40,751 miles
  • 2009 – 31,834 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,988 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside outer sill showing signs of corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,988 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    127,988 miles
    Test number
    771458245997
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill showing signs of corrosion

  2. Fail127,988 miles (+9,714)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,988 miles
    Test number
    472775365169
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill showing signs of corrosion

  3. Pass118,274 miles (+11,515)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    118,274 miles
    Test number
    492424672473
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass106,759 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    106,759 miles
    Test number
    832079526626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail106,664 miles (+12,030)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,664 miles
    Test number
    856913326223
    • MajorNearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass94,634 miles (+3,027)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    94,634 miles
    Test number
    966356845174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,607 miles (+4,365)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    91,607 miles
    Test number
    697571269587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,242 miles (+4,727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,242 miles
    Test number
    912985233819
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass82,515 miles (+5,834)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    82,515 miles
    Test number
    240620030366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,681 miles (+5,324)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    76,681 miles
    Test number
    511218468905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,357 miles (+4,093)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    71,357 miles
    Test number
    249638103273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,264 miles (+3,669)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    67,264 miles
    Test number
    175757715195
    • NoteNear side rear tyre cracking on sidewalls
    • NoteOff side rear tyre cracking on sidewalls
    • NoteOff side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  13. Pass63,595 miles (+4,296)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    63,595 miles
    Test number
    228311004188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,299 miles (+4,452)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    59,299 miles
    Test number
    587384213131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,847 miles (+2,352)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    54,847 miles
    Test number
    689141432198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    52,495 miles
    Test number
    556618601251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail52,495 miles (+2,104)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,495 miles
    Test number
    677818701230
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass50,391 miles (+9,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    50,391 miles
    Test number
    407107701067
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass40,751 miles (+8,917)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    40,751 miles
    Test number
    112298100066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,834 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    31,834 miles
    Test number
    232169109021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LA55 FVX

Does LA55 FVX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 FVX expired on 17 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 FVX?
The MOT on LA55 FVX expired on 17 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 FVX done?
LA55 FVX was recorded at 127,988 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2024, an average of 6,032 miles a year.
Has LA55 FVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 FVX has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LA55 FVX 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 FVX find?
LA55 FVX passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2024 with 1 advisory: offside outer sill showing signs of corrosion.

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