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Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc

LB08 WLUMOT history

LB08 WLU is a silver diesel Kia Carens first used on 1 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 2 Apr 2023 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 129,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Apr 2023
Mileage
129,623 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2022
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 WLU
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
1 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 WLU was last recorded at 129,623 miles on 22 Mar 2022, 7,081 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,542 miles · 19 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
7,081 miles
Average per year
8,874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 129,623 miles
  • 2021 – 122,542 miles
  • 2020 – 117,426 miles
  • 2019 – 109,938 miles
  • 2018 – 99,355 miles
  • 2016 – 86,558 miles
  • 2015 – 74,667 miles
  • 2014 – 63,960 miles
  • 2013 – 53,301 miles
  • 2012 – 45,797 miles
  • 2011 – 38,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,623 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass129,623 miles (+7,081)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    129,623 miles
    Test number
    231314354802
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass122,542 miles (+5,116)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    122,542 miles
    Test number
    321299824147
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass117,426 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    117,426 miles
    Test number
    147046232391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail117,426 miles (+7,488)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,426 miles
    Test number
    652201806408
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass109,938 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    109,938 miles
    Test number
    595064851885
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all exposed ends (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail109,938 miles (+10,583)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,938 miles
    Test number
    868501572411
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all exposed ends (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass99,355 miles (+12,797)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    99,355 miles
    Test number
    718762051504
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass86,558 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    86,558 miles
    Test number
    611899306009
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail86,558 miles (+11,891)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,558 miles
    Test number
    606914787154
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass74,667 miles (+10,707)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    74,667 miles
    Test number
    660460356112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has nail in tread

  11. Pass63,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    63,960 miles
    Test number
    447172554438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail63,960 miles (+10,659)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,960 miles
    Test number
    636352354380
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass53,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    53,301 miles
    Test number
    955446743391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail53,301 miles (+7,504)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,301 miles
    Test number
    625905643354
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Fail45,797 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,797 miles
    Test number
    229104632391
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass45,797 miles (+7,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    45,797 miles
    Test number
    797964332330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass38,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    38,176 miles
    Test number
    477535931325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 WLU

Does LB08 WLU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 WLU expired on 2 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 WLU?
The MOT on LB08 WLU expired on 2 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 WLU done?
LB08 WLU was recorded at 129,623 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2022, an average of 8,874 miles a year.
Has LB08 WLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 WLU has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on LB08 WLU 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 WLU find?
LB08 WLU passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2022 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front exhaust mounting defective.

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