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Kia Carens

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc

LB08 DNXMOT history

LB08 DNX is a silver diesel Kia Carens first used on 4 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2024 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 88,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2024
Mileage
88,226 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,912 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 DNX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB08 DNX was last recorded at 88,226 miles on 26 Feb 2025, 17,935 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,291 miles · 20 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
17,935 miles
Average per year
4,912 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,226 miles
  • 2023 – 70,291 miles
  • 2022 – 67,251 miles
  • 2021 – 64,008 miles
  • 2020 – 61,064 miles
  • 2019 – 58,325 miles
  • 2018 – 55,090 miles
  • 2017 – 51,877 miles
  • 2016 – 47,905 miles
  • 2015 – 44,534 miles
  • 2014 – 38,208 miles
  • 2013 – 32,406 miles
  • 2012 – 26,753 miles
  • 2011 – 21,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail88,226 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
  • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail88,226 miles (+17,935)3 dangerous11 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,226 miles
    Test number
    747668424008
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass70,291 miles (+3,040)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    70,291 miles
    Test number
    276827688150
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass67,251 miles (+3,243)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    67,251 miles
    Test number
    805140349792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass64,008 miles (+2,944)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    64,008 miles
    Test number
    731483723145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,064 miles (+2,739)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    61,064 miles
    Test number
    854656478834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,325 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    58,325 miles
    Test number
    589212870891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail58,280 miles (+3,190)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,280 miles
    Test number
    792210827956
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass55,090 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    55,090 miles
    Test number
    854626798670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail55,089 miles (+3,212)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,089 miles
    Test number
    652287266271
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass51,877 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    51,877 miles
    Test number
    111504571975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail51,817 miles (+3,912)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,817 miles
    Test number
    811439919610
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass47,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    47,905 miles
    Test number
    459306913840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail47,905 miles (+3,371)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,905 miles
    Test number
    847039842793
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass44,534 miles (+6,326)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    44,534 miles
    Test number
    471873205964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,208 miles (+5,802)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    38,208 miles
    Test number
    136485834231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,406 miles (+5,653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    32,406 miles
    Test number
    668268223218
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass26,753 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    26,753 miles
    Test number
    166541882137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail26,747 miles (+5,708)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,747 miles
    Test number
    436640382143
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)

  19. Pass21,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    21,039 miles
    Test number
    455525571166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 DNX

Does LB08 DNX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 DNX expired on 30 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 DNX?
The MOT on LB08 DNX expired on 30 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 DNX done?
LB08 DNX was recorded at 88,226 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2025, an average of 4,912 miles a year.
Has LB08 DNX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 DNX has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 DNX 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 LB08 DNX find?
LB08 DNX failed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2025 with 3 dangerous defects, 11 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; offside front track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment; rear tyre has ply or cords exposed both, and 17 more.

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