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Kia Carens

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc

LB08 UFNMOT history

LB08 UFN is a silver diesel Kia Carens first used on 25 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 137,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
137,023 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,343 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 UFN
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
25 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 UFN was last recorded at 137,023 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 17,531 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,492 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
17,531 miles
Average per year
8,343 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,023 miles
  • 2024 – 119,492 miles
  • 2023 – 99,091 miles
  • 2022 – 74,010 miles
  • 2021 – 44,669 miles
  • 2020 – 42,363 miles
  • 2019 – 40,000 miles
  • 2017 – 38,181 miles
  • 2016 – 35,654 miles
  • 2015 – 31,517 miles
  • 2014 – 28,753 miles
  • 2013 – 25,939 miles
  • 2012 – 21,656 miles
  • 2011 – 16,873 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,023 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,023 miles (+17,531)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    137,023 miles
    Test number
    714314905271
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass119,492 miles (+20,401)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    119,492 miles
    Test number
    935942471668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass99,091 miles (+403)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    99,091 miles
    Test number
    751807567277
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail98,688 miles (+24,678)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,688 miles
    Test number
    111339183888
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass74,010 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    74,010 miles
    Test number
    961523443430
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail74,010 miles (+29,341)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,010 miles
    Test number
    646674412868
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass44,669 miles (+1,700)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    44,669 miles
    Test number
    529872568622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    42,969 miles
    Test number
    337241081715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail42,969 miles (+606)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,969 miles
    Test number
    125290985186
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass42,363 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    42,363 miles
    Test number
    402297315687
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads are low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is wearing on the edges

  11. Fail42,363 miles (+2,363)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,363 miles
    Test number
    606085056141
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads are low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is wearing on the edges

  12. Pass40,000 miles (+1,819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    40,000 miles
    Test number
    411538871734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is worn on the edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is worn bald on the inner edge

  13. Pass38,181 miles (+2,527)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    38,181 miles
    Test number
    261015754249
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Sidewall perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Sidewall perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass35,654 miles (+4,137)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    35,654 miles
    Test number
    258784506313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,517 miles (+2,764)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    31,517 miles
    Test number
    841327412631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,753 miles (+2,814)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    28,753 miles
    Test number
    887354464340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,939 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    25,939 miles
    Test number
    887383433270
    • NoteFront brake pads low

  18. Fail25,939 miles (+4,283)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,939 miles
    Test number
    959222933208
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteFront brake pads low

  19. Pass21,656 miles (+4,783)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    21,656 miles
    Test number
    228981082497
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass16,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    16,873 miles
    Test number
    695152191100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 UFN

Does LB08 UFN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 UFN is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB08 UFN?
The MOT on LB08 UFN is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 UFN done?
LB08 UFN was recorded at 137,023 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 8,343 miles a year.
Has LB08 UFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 UFN has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LB08 UFN 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 UFN find?
LB08 UFN passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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