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Kia Carens

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,991 cc

LB09 FNXMOT history

LB09 FNX is a black diesel Kia Carens first used on 25 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 112,465 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
112,465 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 FNX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
9 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 FNX was last recorded at 112,465 miles on 9 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,465 miles · 4 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,465 miles
  • 2025 – 110,310 miles
  • 2024 – 108,564 miles
  • 2023 – 105,485 miles
  • 2022 – 100,744 miles
  • 2021 – 93,443 miles
  • 2020 – 87,825 miles
  • 2019 – 78,234 miles
  • 2018 – 72,254 miles
  • 2017 – 66,708 miles
  • 2016 – 58,562 miles
  • 2015 – 53,441 miles
  • 2014 – 48,553 miles
  • 2013 – 40,351 miles
  • 2012 – 33,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,465 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCOOLANT very lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge and BADLY cracking (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH BADLY (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear reversing lights not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside reversing lamp inoperative

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Coil spring corroded Both rear springs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge )close to be showing cords)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,465 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    112,465 miles
    Test number
    756936758172
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCOOLANT very low
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge and BADLY cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH BADLY (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear reversing lights not working

  2. Fail112,465 miles (+2,155)1 dangerous5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,465 miles
    Test number
    554334317948
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML light on (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCOOLANT very low
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge and BADLY cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH BADLY (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear reversing lights not working

  3. Pass110,310 miles (+8)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    110,310 miles
    Test number
    576188519934
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge )close to be showing cords) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread 205/60r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail110,302 miles (+1,738)1 dangerous2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,302 miles
    Test number
    415102355796
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge )close to be showing cords) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread 205/60r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass108,564 miles (+3,079)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    108,564 miles
    Test number
    849936230497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing center of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass105,485 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    105,485 miles
    Test number
    992058233306
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber poor (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking around treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake only just met requirements

  7. Fail105,485 miles (+4,741)2 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,485 miles
    Test number
    404782630756
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment parking brake (1.1.15 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber poor (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking around treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass100,744 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    100,744 miles
    Test number
    714223095995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake only just met requirements

  9. Fail100,744 miles (+7,301)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,744 miles
    Test number
    500822535730
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake only just met requirements

  10. Pass93,443 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    93,443 miles
    Test number
    206184464229
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside reverse lamp inoperative

  11. Fail93,443 miles (+5,618)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,443 miles
    Test number
    552094768947
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside reverse lamp inoperative

  12. Pass87,825 miles (+9,591)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    87,825 miles
    Test number
    453293797748
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort low. 19%

  13. Pass78,234 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    78,234 miles
    Test number
    606260579575
    • AdvisoryNearside reversing lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryParking brake warning lamp not working when brake applied

  14. Fail78,234 miles (+149)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,234 miles
    Test number
    607517397456
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside reversing lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryParking brake warning lamp not working with brake applied

  15. Fail78,085 miles (+5,831)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,085 miles
    Test number
    830558808836
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside reversing lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryParking brake warning lamp not working with brake applied

  16. Pass72,254 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    72,254 miles
    Test number
    317153328364
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre deteriorated and has nail in tread

  17. Fail72,254 miles (+5,546)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,254 miles
    Test number
    123442223869
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre deteriorated and has nail in tread

  18. Pass66,708 miles (+8,146)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    66,708 miles
    Test number
    596875372668
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort low. 17%
    • AdvisoryParking brake/fluid warning lamp coming on intermittently. possible fault developing

  19. Pass58,562 miles (+5,121)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    58,562 miles
    Test number
    319882201444
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre inner sidewall starting to split

  20. Pass53,441 miles (+4,888)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    53,441 miles
    Test number
    946529415133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,553 miles (+152)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    48,553 miles
    Test number
    565416174133
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail48,401 miles (+8,050)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,401 miles
    Test number
    857039464174
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass40,351 miles (+11)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    40,351 miles
    Test number
    575777373113
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has started to perish/crack

  24. Fail40,340 miles (+7,109)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,340 miles
    Test number
    969106173169
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has started to perish/crack

  25. Pass33,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    33,231 miles
    Test number
    426254192119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB09 FNX

Does LB09 FNX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 FNX is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB09 FNX?
The MOT on LB09 FNX is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB09 FNX done?
LB09 FNX was recorded at 112,465 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2026, an average of 5,732 miles a year.
Has LB09 FNX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 FNX has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB09 FNX 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 LB09 FNX find?
LB09 FNX passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; coolant very low; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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