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Kia Carens

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,991 cc

LB09 LHVMOT history

LB09 LHV is a black diesel Kia Carens first used on 29 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 89,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
89,510 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 LHV
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
29 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 LHV was last recorded at 89,510 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 1,771 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,739 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,771 miles
Average per year
4,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,510 miles
  • 2024 – 87,739 miles
  • 2023 – 83,181 miles
  • 2022 – 78,091 miles
  • 2021 – 70,783 miles
  • 2020 – 70,186 miles
  • 2019 – 66,432 miles
  • 2018 – 62,247 miles
  • 2017 – 56,274 miles
  • 2016 – 48,499 miles
  • 2015 – 41,849 miles
  • 2014 – 36,420 miles
  • 2013 – 30,768 miles
  • 2012 – 22,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,510 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,510 miles (+1,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    89,510 miles
    Test number
    128672290933
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass87,739 miles (+4,558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    87,739 miles
    Test number
    762583725474
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass83,181 miles (+5,090)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    83,181 miles
    Test number
    854452490148
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF (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))

  4. Pass78,091 miles (+7,308)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    78,091 miles
    Test number
    241352762231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,783 miles (+597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    70,783 miles
    Test number
    496857030471
    • 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))

  6. Pass70,186 miles (+1)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    70,186 miles
    Test number
    193322159344
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blades smearing slightly. Small lines on screen/screen dirty (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside corroded/pitted. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside trailing arm, front bushes deteriorated/de-bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to offside rear chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail70,185 miles (+3,753)1 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,185 miles
    Test number
    534154549253
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blades smearing slightly. Small lines on screen/screen dirty (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside corroded/pitted. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside trailing arm, front bushes deteriorated/de-bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to offside rear chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass66,432 miles (+4,185)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,432 miles
    Test number
    885807695776
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass62,247 miles (+96)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    62,247 miles
    Test number
    604565756008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light cluster been repaired

  10. Fail62,151 miles (+5,877)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,151 miles
    Test number
    918213978482
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex split (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively binding Both caliper slides seized (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In arch (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass56,274 miles (+102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    56,274 miles
    Test number
    326305520842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail56,172 miles (+7,673)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,172 miles
    Test number
    323883568503
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported Front bracket (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass48,499 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    48,499 miles
    Test number
    482817956053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail48,499 miles (+6,650)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,499 miles
    Test number
    122949171934
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass41,849 miles (+5,429)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    41,849 miles
    Test number
    747794475154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,420 miles (+5,652)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    36,420 miles
    Test number
    167628784102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail30,768 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,768 miles
    Test number
    427083903253
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass30,768 miles (+7,804)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    30,768 miles
    Test number
    507483103227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    22,964 miles
    Test number
    696251392144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail22,964 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,964 miles
    Test number
    819041692170
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB09 LHV

Does LB09 LHV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 LHV is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB09 LHV?
The MOT on LB09 LHV is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB09 LHV done?
LB09 LHV was recorded at 89,510 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 4,930 miles a year.
Has LB09 LHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 LHV has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LB09 LHV 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 LHV find?
LB09 LHV passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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