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Kia Carens

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,991 cc

LB06 ETTMOT history

LB06 ETT is a blue diesel Kia Carens first used on 8 Jun 2006. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 72,671 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2025
Mileage
72,671 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,039 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 ETT
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 17 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB06 ETT was last recorded at 72,671 miles on 1 Oct 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,670 miles · 24 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,039 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 72,671 miles
  • 2023 – 62,895 miles
  • 2022 – 55,748 miles
  • 2021 – 53,547 miles
  • 2020 – 51,939 miles
  • 2019 – 50,012 miles
  • 2018 – 47,875 miles
  • 2017 – 45,434 miles
  • 2016 – 42,916 miles
  • 2015 – 40,763 miles
  • 2014 – 38,995 miles
  • 2013 – 28,890 miles
  • 2012 – 23,509 miles
  • 2011 – 19,063 miles
  • 2010 – 13,206 miles
  • 2009 – 10,977 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,671 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both os/ns drop links slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are almost bald on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Headlamps need polishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,671 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    72,671 miles
    Test number
    243585832208
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both os/ns drop links slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail72,670 miles (+9,775)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,670 miles
    Test number
    285916152100
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both ns/os D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both os/ns drop links slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass62,895 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    62,895 miles
    Test number
    364625046707
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are almost bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps need polishing

  4. Fail62,890 miles (+7,142)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,890 miles
    Test number
    558105207610
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are almost bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps need polishing

  5. Pass55,748 miles (+2,201)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    55,748 miles
    Test number
    330979203693
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass53,547 miles (+1,608)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    53,547 miles
    Test number
    598845529955
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass51,939 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    51,939 miles
    Test number
    817863366031
    • AdvisoryBody damage N/S & rear area

  8. Fail51,939 miles (+1,927)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,939 miles
    Test number
    988865091996
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBody damage N/S & rear area
    • AdvisorySome segments of high level brake light N/W

  9. Pass50,012 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,012 miles
    Test number
    783679372077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail50,006 miles (+2,131)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,006 miles
    Test number
    543135292040
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass47,875 miles (+15)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    47,875 miles
    Test number
    372201445862
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail47,860 miles (+2,426)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,860 miles
    Test number
    719834568380
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass45,434 miles (+62)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    45,434 miles
    Test number
    289498186441
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail45,372 miles (+2,456)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,372 miles
    Test number
    227379815776
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass42,916 miles (+71)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    42,916 miles
    Test number
    139646947700
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail42,845 miles (+2,082)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,845 miles
    Test number
    703841963106
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed 205/60/R15,91H michelin (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass40,763 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    40,763 miles
    Test number
    230391497260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail40,734 miles (+1,739)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,734 miles
    Test number
    686102105447
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass38,995 miles (+4,375)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    38,995 miles
    Test number
    987536924366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,620 miles (+5,730)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    34,620 miles
    Test number
    646877314073
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass28,890 miles (+5,381)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    28,890 miles
    Test number
    649602313004
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass23,509 miles (+4,446)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    23,509 miles
    Test number
    719181122053
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass19,063 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    19,063 miles
    Test number
    537201031064
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre getting low on inner edge and perishing
    • NotePwer steering rack damp
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  24. Fail19,061 miles (+5,855)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,061 miles
    Test number
    518611231019
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre getting low on inner edge and perishing
    • NotePwer steering rack damp
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  25. Pass13,206 miles (+2,229)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    13,206 miles
    Test number
    572386820001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass10,977 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    10,977 miles
    Test number
    711594179190
    • NoteNo main beam tell tale lamp illuminating when switch is operated

Questions about LB06 ETT

Does LB06 ETT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB06 ETT expired on 17 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB06 ETT?
The MOT on LB06 ETT expired on 17 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB06 ETT done?
LB06 ETT was recorded at 72,671 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2024, an average of 4,039 miles a year.
Has LB06 ETT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 ETT has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LB06 ETT 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 ETT find?
LB06 ETT passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2024 with 3 advisories: offside front upper macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play; oil leak, but not excessive; rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both os/ns drop links slight play.

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