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Kia Carens

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,991 cc

LB09 LJAMOT history

LB09 LJA is a silver diesel Kia Carens first used on 31 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 134,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
134,550 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,718 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 LJA
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 valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 LJA was last recorded at 134,550 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,119 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
431 miles
Average per year
7,718 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,550 miles
  • 2024 – 122,434 miles
  • 2023 – 111,170 miles
  • 2022 – 105,696 miles
  • 2021 – 98,088 miles
  • 2020 – 94,054 miles
  • 2019 – 85,893 miles
  • 2018 – 77,627 miles
  • 2017 – 70,702 miles
  • 2016 – 64,229 miles
  • 2015 – 57,038 miles
  • 2014 – 49,423 miles
  • 2013 – 40,910 miles
  • 2012 – 30,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,550 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAdvise damage to front and rear bumper and all panels on vehicle

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres starting to wear low on tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front very badly worn on the inner shoulder areas

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,550 miles (+431)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    134,550 miles
    Test number
    872012257211
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise damage to front and rear bumper and all panels on vehicle

  2. Fail134,119 miles (+11,685)7 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,119 miles
    Test number
    318733811696
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise heavy body and bumper damage to multiple parts of vehicle

  3. Pass122,434 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    122,434 miles
    Test number
    106173566544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail122,357 miles (+11,187)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,357 miles
    Test number
    997765728242
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass111,170 miles (+5,474)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    111,170 miles
    Test number
    719229194989
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass105,696 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    105,696 miles
    Test number
    396749884183
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail105,696 miles (+7,608)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,696 miles
    Test number
    320426456369
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass98,088 miles (+4,034)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    98,088 miles
    Test number
    620676076668
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass94,054 miles (+45)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    94,054 miles
    Test number
    268404896843
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres starting to wear low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front very badly worn on the inner shoulder areas (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail94,009 miles (+8,116)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,009 miles
    Test number
    900290303358
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSpare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres starting to wear low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front very badly worn on the inner shoulder areas (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass85,893 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,893 miles
    Test number
    200185214720
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs appear to be quite worn

  12. Fail85,893 miles (+8,266)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,893 miles
    Test number
    554327215842
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high aim very high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced light output very poor . suspect bulb not located correctly (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs appear to be quite worn

  13. Pass77,627 miles (+6,925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    77,627 miles
    Test number
    588847276612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn smooth on the inner shoulder / tread band

  14. Pass70,702 miles (+6,473)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    70,702 miles
    Test number
    966934920310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,229 miles (+7,191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    64,229 miles
    Test number
    911434201777
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads look to be starting to wear low.

  16. Pass57,038 miles (+7,615)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    57,038 miles
    Test number
    796719555189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    49,423 miles
    Test number
    378923754181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail49,422 miles (+8,512)1 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,422 miles
    Test number
    165043554119
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteSlight damage to centre rear seat belt webbing.
    • NoteSmall amoun t of play in near side front anti roll bar link.

  19. Pass40,910 miles (+10,298)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    40,910 miles
    Test number
    317394153134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    30,612 miles
    Test number
    326520762100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB09 LJA

Does LB09 LJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 LJA is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB09 LJA?
The MOT on LB09 LJA is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB09 LJA done?
LB09 LJA was recorded at 134,550 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 7,718 miles a year.
Has LB09 LJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 LJA has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB09 LJA 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 LJA find?
LB09 LJA passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged, and 5 more.

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