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Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,991 cc

LB06 EHUMOT history

LB06 EHU is a blue diesel Kia Carens first used on 8 Jun 2006. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2025 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 163,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Aug 2025
Mileage
163,124 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 EHU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB06 EHU was last recorded at 163,124 miles on 9 Aug 2024, 7,436 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,688 miles · 11 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
7,436 miles
Average per year
8,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 163,124 miles
  • 2023 – 155,688 miles
  • 2022 – 146,992 miles
  • 2021 – 136,894 miles
  • 2020 – 134,784 miles
  • 2019 – 129,064 miles
  • 2017 – 115,754 miles
  • 2016 – 107,224 miles
  • 2015 – 99,972 miles
  • 2014 – 92,295 miles
  • 2013 – 81,195 miles
  • 2012 – 72,297 miles
  • 2011 – 61,402 miles
  • 2010 – 48,658 miles
  • 2009 – 34,991 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,124 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,124 miles (+7,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    163,124 miles
    Test number
    635655653798
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass155,688 miles (+8,696)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    155,688 miles
    Test number
    550559751451
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroding

  3. Pass146,992 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    146,992 miles
    Test number
    285489730307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTravel on parking brake lever

  4. Fail146,992 miles (+10,098)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,992 miles
    Test number
    359219128048
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTravel on parking brake lever

  5. Pass136,894 miles (+194)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    136,894 miles
    Test number
    303533731431
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail136,700 miles (+1,916)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,700 miles
    Test number
    332686085544
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass134,784 miles (+5,720)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    134,784 miles
    Test number
    488384813908
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass129,064 miles (+13,310)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    129,064 miles
    Test number
    698642641769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    115,754 miles
    Test number
    425340551308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail115,754 miles (+8,530)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,754 miles
    Test number
    457386246146
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/15 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass107,224 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    107,224 miles
    Test number
    169093718600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail107,221 miles (+7,249)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,221 miles
    Test number
    282297855833
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass99,972 miles (+7,677)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    99,972 miles
    Test number
    720431929636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,295 miles (+11,100)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    92,295 miles
    Test number
    395115194226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass81,195 miles (+8,898)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    81,195 miles
    Test number
    146693193114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,297 miles (+10,895)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    72,297 miles
    Test number
    459096292105
    • NoteBoth front cv boots starting to perish
    • NoteFront pads getting low

  17. Pass61,402 miles (+12,744)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    61,402 miles
    Test number
    869747491117
    • NoteHandbrake lever gets stuck on
    • NoteLong handbrake travel

  18. Pass48,658 miles (+13,667)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    48,658 miles
    Test number
    961285570137
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn low on inside edge
    • NoteSlightly long handbrake lever travel

  19. Pass34,991 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    34,991 miles
    Test number
    223527549117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteLong handbrake travel

Questions about LB06 EHU

Does LB06 EHU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB06 EHU expired on 10 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB06 EHU?
The MOT on LB06 EHU expired on 10 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB06 EHU done?
LB06 EHU was recorded at 163,124 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2024, an average of 8,428 miles a year.
Has LB06 EHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 EHU has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LB06 EHU 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 LB06 EHU find?
LB06 EHU passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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