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Kia Carens

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc

LB08 DOHMOT history

LB08 DOH is a silver diesel Kia Carens first used on 4 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 146,052 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2026
Mileage
146,052 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 DOH
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 21 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 DOH was last recorded at 146,052 miles on 22 Aug 2025, 279 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,773 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
279 miles
Average per year
8,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,052 miles
  • 2024 – 136,107 miles
  • 2023 – 129,137 miles
  • 2022 – 120,214 miles
  • 2020 – 112,310 miles
  • 2019 – 106,754 miles
  • 2018 – 98,420 miles
  • 2017 – 86,005 miles
  • 2016 – 73,354 miles
  • 2015 – 67,697 miles
  • 2014 – 57,622 miles
  • 2013 – 45,956 miles
  • 2012 – 38,834 miles
  • 2011 – 28,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,052 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,052 miles (+279)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    146,052 miles
    Test number
    470264023448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail145,773 miles (+9,666)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,773 miles
    Test number
    475688745118
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing split pin (5.3.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass136,107 miles (+94)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    136,107 miles
    Test number
    694374415656
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  4. Fail136,013 miles (+6,876)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,013 miles
    Test number
    340201609265
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  5. Pass129,137 miles (+106)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    129,137 miles
    Test number
    898057393008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail129,031 miles (+8,817)1 dangerous5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,031 miles
    Test number
    866755783504
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass120,214 miles (+7,904)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    120,214 miles
    Test number
    238417341942
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass112,310 miles (+5,556)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    112,310 miles
    Test number
    203434157234
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside , front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside , inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass106,754 miles (+8,334)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,754 miles
    Test number
    296519317368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,420 miles (+12,415)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    98,420 miles
    Test number
    236942721624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,005 miles (+12,651)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    86,005 miles
    Test number
    350843465497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,354 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    73,354 miles
    Test number
    368047855129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail73,349 miles (+5,652)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,349 miles
    Test number
    897009590199
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  14. Pass67,697 miles (+10,075)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    67,697 miles
    Test number
    805512046524
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides uneven wear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front and rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass57,622 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    57,622 miles
    Test number
    945089114298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail57,609 miles (+11,653)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,609 miles
    Test number
    677046014270
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  17. Pass45,956 miles (+7,122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    45,956 miles
    Test number
    527566753156
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass38,834 miles (+9,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    38,834 miles
    Test number
    558410062119
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass28,998 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    28,998 miles
    Test number
    385942351198
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB08 DOH

Does LB08 DOH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 DOH expired on 21 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 DOH?
The MOT on LB08 DOH expired on 21 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 DOH done?
LB08 DOH was recorded at 146,052 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2025, an average of 8,228 miles a year.
Has LB08 DOH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 DOH has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 DOH 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 DOH find?
LB08 DOH passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush, and 1 more.

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