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Kia Carens

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,991 cc

LB09 FTAMOT history

LB09 FTA is a silver diesel Kia Carens first used on 31 Jul 2009. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 143,619 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2026
Mileage
143,619 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,455 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 FTA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 FTA was last recorded at 143,619 miles on 9 Sept 2025, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,583 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
7,455 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,619 miles
  • 2024 – 138,656 miles
  • 2023 – 129,310 miles
  • 2022 – 121,926 miles
  • 2021 – 115,035 miles
  • 2020 – 111,923 miles
  • 2019 – 107,530 miles
  • 2018 – 102,323 miles
  • 2017 – 95,014 miles
  • 2016 – 88,720 miles
  • 2015 – 82,890 miles
  • 2014 – 70,814 miles
  • 2013 – 57,750 miles
  • 2012 – 45,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,619 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight oil leak on power steering pipe

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,619 miles (+36)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    143,619 miles
    Test number
    970783866570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak on power steering pipe

  2. Fail143,583 miles (+4,927)2 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,583 miles
    Test number
    222530012775
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to inner sidewall caused by low pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass138,656 miles (+9,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    138,656 miles
    Test number
    175343130876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass129,310 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    129,310 miles
    Test number
    918465485792
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake slight bind

  5. Fail129,310 miles (+7,384)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,310 miles
    Test number
    598839436386
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake slight bind

  6. Pass121,926 miles (+6,891)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    121,926 miles
    Test number
    402597057937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass115,035 miles (+3,112)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    115,035 miles
    Test number
    835450338092
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  8. Pass111,923 miles (+4,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    111,923 miles
    Test number
    967497231765
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass107,530 miles (+5,207)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    107,530 miles
    Test number
    790613991407
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  10. Pass102,323 miles (+7,309)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    102,323 miles
    Test number
    294568388333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass95,014 miles (+6,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    95,014 miles
    Test number
    269686321157
    • AdvisoryAll tyres on the vehicle are worn on the inner edges

  12. Pass88,720 miles (+5,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    88,720 miles
    Test number
    497240549956
    • AdvisoryRear tyres getting low on inner edges

  13. Pass82,890 miles (+12,076)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    82,890 miles
    Test number
    757450295181
    • NoteEngine management light on

  14. Fail70,814 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,814 miles
    Test number
    725803484102
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  15. Pass70,814 miles (+13,064)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    70,814 miles
    Test number
    926763584134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    57,750 miles
    Test number
    199449983183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,750 miles (+12,286)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,750 miles
    Test number
    577129783182
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on edges

  18. Pass45,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    45,464 miles
    Test number
    246923992129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail45,464 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,464 miles
    Test number
    297472992166
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LB09 FTA

Does LB09 FTA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB09 FTA expired on 8 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB09 FTA?
The MOT on LB09 FTA expired on 8 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB09 FTA done?
LB09 FTA was recorded at 143,619 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2025, an average of 7,455 miles a year.
Has LB09 FTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 FTA has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB09 FTA 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 FTA find?
LB09 FTA passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill; slight oil leak on power steering pipe.

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