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Kia Carens

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc

LB08 DSOMOT history

LB08 DSO is a black diesel Kia Carens first used on 9 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 141,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
141,474 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 DSO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
9 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 DSO was last recorded at 141,474 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 3,999 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,475 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,999 miles
Average per year
6,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,474 miles
  • 2025 – 137,475 miles
  • 2024 – 133,525 miles
  • 2023 – 129,162 miles
  • 2022 – 124,681 miles
  • 2021 – 118,972 miles
  • 2020 – 114,646 miles
  • 2019 – 109,950 miles
  • 2018 – 104,764 miles
  • 2017 – 98,759 miles
  • 2016 – 92,809 miles
  • 2015 – 88,982 miles
  • 2014 – 86,107 miles
  • 2013 – 71,839 miles
  • 2012 – 56,109 miles
  • 2011 – 39,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,474 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,474 miles (+3,999)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    141,474 miles
    Test number
    946666018714
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass137,475 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    137,475 miles
    Test number
    668980218567
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail137,475 miles (+3,950)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,475 miles
    Test number
    534224194774
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass133,525 miles (+4,363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    133,525 miles
    Test number
    221308376060
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass129,162 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    129,162 miles
    Test number
    474007254793
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail129,162 miles (+4,481)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,162 miles
    Test number
    563938010032
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass124,681 miles (+5,709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    124,681 miles
    Test number
    599355550404
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass118,972 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    118,972 miles
    Test number
    801956742192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low on edges

  9. Fail118,972 miles (+4,326)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,972 miles
    Test number
    241497002018
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low on edges

  10. Pass114,646 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    114,646 miles
    Test number
    503138477060
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail114,644 miles (+4,694)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,644 miles
    Test number
    114179613456
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass109,950 miles (+5,186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    109,950 miles
    Test number
    633968084775
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass104,764 miles (+6,005)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    104,764 miles
    Test number
    413393581067
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass98,759 miles (+5,950)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    98,759 miles
    Test number
    184107114175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,809 miles (+3,827)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    92,809 miles
    Test number
    481518624814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,982 miles (+2,875)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    88,982 miles
    Test number
    856982735148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail86,107 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,107 miles
    Test number
    296559914433
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass86,107 miles (+14,268)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    86,107 miles
    Test number
    829819814141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,839 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    71,839 miles
    Test number
    368531943149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail71,839 miles (+15,730)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,839 miles
    Test number
    917690943152
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass56,109 miles (+16,770)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    56,109 miles
    Test number
    505776322128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    39,339 miles
    Test number
    235942801471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 DSO

Does LB08 DSO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 DSO is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 DSO?
The MOT on LB08 DSO is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 DSO done?
LB08 DSO was recorded at 141,474 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026, an average of 6,649 miles a year.
Has LB08 DSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 DSO has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 DSO 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 DSO find?
LB08 DSO passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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