Kia Carens
Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,991 cc
LB09 ULZMOT history
LB09 ULZ is a blue diesel Kia Carens first used on 31 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 125,352 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 125,352 mi
- At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,740 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB09 ULZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Carens
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,991 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 31 Jul 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB09 ULZ was last recorded at 125,352 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 125,352 miles · 2 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,740 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 125,352 miles
- 2025 – 125,349 miles
- 2024 – 117,717 miles
- 2023 – 116,887 miles
- 2022 – 112,778 miles
- 2021 – 102,708 miles
- 2020 – 92,160 miles
- 2019 – 82,266 miles
- 2018 – 68,365 miles
- 2017 – 59,748 miles
- 2016 – 55,543 miles
- 2015 – 50,980 miles
- 2014 – 47,525 miles
- 2013 – 42,600 miles
- 2012 – 33,697 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,352 miles
- AdvisoryFront brakes slight bindRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Full MOT history
19 tests since 27 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,352 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 125,352 miles
- Test number
- 497139596711
- AdvisoryFront brakes slight bind
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail125,352 miles (+3)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,352 miles
- Test number
- 563778309105
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront brakes slight bind
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail125,349 miles (+7,632)7 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,349 miles
- Test number
- 101295050524
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass117,717 miles (+830)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 117,717 miles
- Test number
- 245520102458
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass116,887 miles (+4,109)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 116,887 miles
- Test number
- 169280313540
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel close to stop
- AdvisoryNearside front slightly perished
- AdvisoryOffside front brake binding slightly
Pass112,778 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 112,778 miles
- Test number
- 397407687081
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail112,778 miles (+10,070)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,778 miles
- Test number
- 832382558307
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass102,708 miles (+10,548)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 102,708 miles
- Test number
- 841677871629
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass92,160 miles (+9,894)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 92,160 miles
- Test number
- 604646447722
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,266 miles (+13,901)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 82,266 miles
- Test number
- 878183148181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,365 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 68,365 miles
- Test number
- 534971190069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,361 miles (+8,613)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,361 miles
- Test number
- 183571186361
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSpare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
Pass59,748 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 59,748 miles
- Test number
- 872974438983
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,748 miles (+4,205)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,748 miles
- Test number
- 373439517262
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass55,543 miles (+4,563)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 55,543 miles
- Test number
- 622770433428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,980 miles (+3,455)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 50,980 miles
- Test number
- 596015915256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,525 miles (+4,925)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 47,525 miles
- Test number
- 569299784119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,600 miles (+8,903)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 42,600 miles
- Test number
- 407383003200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,697 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 33,697 miles
- Test number
- 908199102236
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Questions about LB09 ULZ
- Does LB09 ULZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 ULZ is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB09 ULZ?
- The MOT on LB09 ULZ is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB09 ULZ done?
- LB09 ULZ was recorded at 125,352 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 6,740 miles a year.
- Has LB09 ULZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB09 ULZ has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB09 ULZ 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 ULZ find?
- LB09 ULZ passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front brakes slight bind; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.
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