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Kia Carens

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,991 cc

LB09 FTUMOT history

LB09 FTU is a silver diesel Kia Carens first used on 31 Jul 2009. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2024 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 144,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Nov 2024
Mileage
144,912 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2023
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 FTU
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 6 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 FTU was last recorded at 144,912 miles on 7 Nov 2023, 77 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,835 miles · 30 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
77 miles
Average per year
10,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 144,912 miles
  • 2022 – 132,566 miles
  • 2021 – 120,662 miles
  • 2020 – 107,903 miles
  • 2019 – 90,459 miles
  • 2018 – 77,156 miles
  • 2017 – 63,311 miles
  • 2016 – 52,566 miles
  • 2015 – 36,874 miles
  • 2014 – 32,481 miles
  • 2013 – 26,144 miles
  • 2012 – 25,406 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,912 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,912 miles (+77)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    144,912 miles
    Test number
    310731865941
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail144,835 miles (+12,269)1 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,835 miles
    Test number
    217832414262
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass132,566 miles (+11,904)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    132,566 miles
    Test number
    975187927094
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside and Offside rear light lens been repaired
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side indicator (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass120,662 miles (+12,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    120,662 miles
    Test number
    683516632518
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass107,903 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    107,903 miles
    Test number
    876699743986
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail107,902 miles (+17,443)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,902 miles
    Test number
    125816381906
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass90,459 miles (+1)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,459 miles
    Test number
    934384327498
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail90,458 miles (+13,302)4 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,458 miles
    Test number
    785872819876
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass77,156 miles (+13,845)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    77,156 miles
    Test number
    993892100805
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light cluster has a crack in the lens
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass63,311 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    63,311 miles
    Test number
    141905973643
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner side (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn on edge

  11. Fail63,311 miles (+10,745)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,311 miles
    Test number
    972158655895
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner side (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn on edge

  12. Pass52,566 miles (+15,692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    52,566 miles
    Test number
    875217547114
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met requirements 16%

  13. Pass36,874 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    36,874 miles
    Test number
    648689185029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail36,874 miles (+4,393)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,874 miles
    Test number
    716739785029
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass32,481 miles (+6,337)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    32,481 miles
    Test number
    539204574221
    • NoteN/s front tyre wearing outer edge

  16. Pass26,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    26,144 miles
    Test number
    927734233240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail26,144 miles (+738)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,144 miles
    Test number
    379342933441
    • FailureNearside Rear 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 cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear heat shield corroded

  18. Pass25,406 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    25,406 miles
    Test number
    566709812286
    • NoteFront brakes appear low

  19. Fail25,406 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,406 miles
    Test number
    417089912232
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brakes appear low

Questions about LB09 FTU

Does LB09 FTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB09 FTU expired on 6 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB09 FTU?
The MOT on LB09 FTU expired on 6 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB09 FTU done?
LB09 FTU was recorded at 144,912 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2023, an average of 10,620 miles a year.
Has LB09 FTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 FTU has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB09 FTU 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 FTU find?
LB09 FTU passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2023 with 6 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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