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Kia Carens

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,991 cc

LB09 UNHMOT history

LB09 UNH is a silver diesel Kia Carens first used on 31 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 114,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
114,963 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 UNH
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 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 UNH was last recorded at 114,963 miles on 16 May 2026, 1,143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,820 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,143 miles
Average per year
5,263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,963 miles
  • 2025 – 113,820 miles
  • 2024 – 109,316 miles
  • 2023 – 107,525 miles
  • 2022 – 103,695 miles
  • 2021 – 99,314 miles
  • 2020 – 97,656 miles
  • 2019 – 92,604 miles
  • 2018 – 88,288 miles
  • 2017 – 84,687 miles
  • 2016 – 75,725 miles
  • 2015 – 66,486 miles
  • 2014 – 58,323 miles
  • 2013 – 49,996 miles
  • 2012 – 42,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,963 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel tank damage

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass114,963 miles (+1,143)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    114,963 miles
    Test number
    247461061663
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank damage

  2. Pass113,820 miles (+4,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    113,820 miles
    Test number
    433729849814
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass109,316 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    109,316 miles
    Test number
    606761677068
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail109,307 miles (+1,782)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,307 miles
    Test number
    487667366429
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass107,525 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    107,525 miles
    Test number
    815858227062
    • AdvisoryEngine coolant header tank empty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2mmand worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail107,525 miles (+3,830)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,525 miles
    Test number
    394690683800
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine coolant header tank empty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2mmand worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass103,695 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    103,695 miles
    Test number
    132845001352
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking in tread & sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail103,687 miles (+4,373)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,687 miles
    Test number
    721482465924
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass99,314 miles (+1,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    99,314 miles
    Test number
    616856076371
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass97,656 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    97,656 miles
    Test number
    568511867966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail97,654 miles (+5,050)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,654 miles
    Test number
    125011091570
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass92,604 miles (+4,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    92,604 miles
    Test number
    500485311292
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass88,288 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    88,288 miles
    Test number
    682612056330
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail88,288 miles (+3,601)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,288 miles
    Test number
    839483953826
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass84,687 miles (+8,962)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    84,687 miles
    Test number
    952429303810
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres bald on inner edges
    • AdvisoryUnder tray obscuring testable items

  16. Pass75,725 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    75,725 miles
    Test number
    909046841744
    • AdvisoryRear of rear seat belts not checked due to seats folded down
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring testable items

  17. Fail75,724 miles (+9,238)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,724 miles
    Test number
    321466057912
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear of rear seat belts not checked due to seats folded down
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring testable items

  18. Pass66,486 miles (+8,163)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    66,486 miles
    Test number
    699369585149
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing om inner edge
    • NoteRear of rear seat belts not checked due to seats folded down

  19. Pass58,323 miles (+8,327)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    58,323 miles
    Test number
    645476994192
    • NoteFront wipers smearing slightly

  20. Pass49,996 miles (+7,920)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    49,996 miles
    Test number
    937507593187
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise front brake discs lipped
    • NoteAdvise offside rear tyre at 3mm and also cracking on the outer sidewall
    • NoteAdvise rear brake discs lipped

  21. Pass42,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    42,076 miles
    Test number
    128442292132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB09 UNH

Does LB09 UNH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 UNH is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB09 UNH?
The MOT on LB09 UNH is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB09 UNH done?
LB09 UNH was recorded at 114,963 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 5,263 miles a year.
Has LB09 UNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 UNH has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LB09 UNH 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 UNH find?
LB09 UNH passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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