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Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,991 cc

LB06 YOWMOT history

LB06 YOW is a silver diesel Kia Carens first used on 12 Jun 2006. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 94,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Nov 2025
Mileage
94,189 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 YOW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
12 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB06 YOW was last recorded at 94,189 miles on 21 Nov 2024, 157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Oct 2015: 61,827 miles, lower than 61,872 miles on 17 Oct 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
94,032 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
157 miles
Average per year
4,600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 94,189 miles
  • 2023 – 88,764 miles
  • 2022 – 82,244 miles
  • 2021 – 73,308 miles
  • 2020 – 72,203 miles
  • 2019 – 69,616 miles
  • 2018 – 67,772 miles
  • 2017 – 66,682 miles
  • 2016 – 64,498 miles
  • 2015 – 61,827 miles
  • 2014 – 58,436 miles
  • 2013 – 56,528 miles
  • 2012 – 47,295 miles
  • 2011 – 38,197 miles
  • 2010 – 30,599 miles
  • 2009 – 23,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,189 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,189 miles (+157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    94,189 miles
    Test number
    109583249913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail94,032 miles (+5,268)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,032 miles
    Test number
    761909473611
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass88,764 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    88,764 miles
    Test number
    387448761565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail88,757 miles (+132)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,757 miles
    Test number
    168612619150
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail88,625 miles (+6,381)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,625 miles
    Test number
    447867384292
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass82,244 miles (+99)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    82,244 miles
    Test number
    117601056568
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Fail82,145 miles (+8,837)1 dangerous1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,145 miles
    Test number
    276179436076
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass73,308 miles (+1,105)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    73,308 miles
    Test number
    923963099297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass72,203 miles (+2,587)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    72,203 miles
    Test number
    212846973583
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass69,616 miles (+257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,616 miles
    Test number
    329629741326
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass69,359 miles (+1,587)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    69,359 miles
    Test number
    674056525529
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass67,772 miles (+1,090)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    67,772 miles
    Test number
    929454234459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,682 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    66,682 miles
    Test number
    629686832385
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail66,682 miles (+2,184)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,682 miles
    Test number
    657594750833
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass64,498 miles (+2,671)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    64,498 miles
    Test number
    107737314852
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit old and perished 205/50/15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit old and perished 205/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass61,827 miles (-45)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    61,827 miles
    Test number
    429669272320
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail61,872 miles (+3,436)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,872 miles
    Test number
    339814582418
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail58,436 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,436 miles
    Test number
    475455704445
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass58,436 miles (+1,908)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    58,436 miles
    Test number
    569315304307
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass56,528 miles (+1,842)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    56,528 miles
    Test number
    225278213396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,686 miles (+7,391)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    54,686 miles
    Test number
    469989963144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,295 miles (+9,098)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    47,295 miles
    Test number
    217360862119
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass38,197 miles (+7,598)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    38,197 miles
    Test number
    817918861186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,599 miles (+7,324)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    30,599 miles
    Test number
    373529650138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,275 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    23,275 miles
    Test number
    571033579130
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LB06 YOW

Does LB06 YOW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB06 YOW expired on 21 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB06 YOW?
The MOT on LB06 YOW expired on 21 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB06 YOW done?
LB06 YOW was recorded at 94,189 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2024, an average of 4,600 miles a year.
Has LB06 YOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 YOW has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB06 YOW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB06 YOW find?
LB06 YOW passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link.

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