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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,991 cc

LB09 FOUMOT history

LB09 FOU is a black diesel Kia Carens first used on 25 Jun 2009. Its MOT expired on 5 Jul 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 107,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jul 2026
Mileage
107,089 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,635 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 FOU
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 expired on 5 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 FOU was last recorded at 107,089 miles on 1 Jul 2025, 5,311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,778 miles · 6 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
5,311 miles
Average per year
5,635 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,089 miles
  • 2024 – 101,778 miles
  • 2023 – 96,579 miles
  • 2022 – 88,654 miles
  • 2021 – 79,379 miles
  • 2019 – 77,014 miles
  • 2018 – 69,784 miles
  • 2017 – 59,996 miles
  • 2016 – 55,655 miles
  • 2015 – 50,285 miles
  • 2014 – 46,156 miles
  • 2013 – 40,001 miles
  • 2012 – 33,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,089 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,089 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    107,089 miles
    Test number
    510708318412
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail107,088 miles (+5,310)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,088 miles
    Test number
    476015541694
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass101,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    101,778 miles
    Test number
    525343340339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail101,778 miles (+5,199)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,778 miles
    Test number
    933765026744
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass96,579 miles (+7,925)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    96,579 miles
    Test number
    424824123761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,654 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    88,654 miles
    Test number
    727640880275
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail88,653 miles (+9,274)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,653 miles
    Test number
    611180637326
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass79,379 miles (+2,365)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    79,379 miles
    Test number
    921841797310
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass77,014 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,014 miles
    Test number
    417644785008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail77,013 miles (+7,229)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,013 miles
    Test number
    944998448601
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass69,784 miles (+9,788)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    69,784 miles
    Test number
    862802678106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,996 miles (+4,341)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    59,996 miles
    Test number
    784255639584
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

  13. Pass55,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    55,655 miles
    Test number
    836304749165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,655 miles (+5,370)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,655 miles
    Test number
    425473742273
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp dip beam not tested

  15. Pass50,285 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    50,285 miles
    Test number
    279074085118
    • NoteFront brake pads worn thin
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn inside edge

  16. Fail50,285 miles (+4,129)1 dangerous2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,285 miles
    Test number
    459423085118
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFront brake pads worn thin
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn inside edge

  17. Pass46,156 miles (+25)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    46,156 miles
    Test number
    189159984154
    • 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

  18. Fail46,131 miles (+6,130)1 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,131 miles
    Test number
    235564684186
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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

  19. Pass40,001 miles (+6,311)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    40,001 miles
    Test number
    858922673116
    • 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
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn edges
    • NoteFront brake discs worn thin
    • NoteFront brake pads worn thin
    • NoteNearisde front tyre worn edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn bald on edges

  20. Pass33,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    33,690 miles
    Test number
    209003872157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB09 FOU

Does LB09 FOU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB09 FOU expired on 5 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB09 FOU?
The MOT on LB09 FOU expired on 5 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB09 FOU done?
LB09 FOU was recorded at 107,089 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2025, an average of 5,635 miles a year.
Has LB09 FOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 FOU has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB09 FOU 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 FOU find?
LB09 FOU passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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