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Kia Carens

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,991 cc

LB09 UNMMOT history

LB09 UNM is a silver diesel Kia Carens first used on 31 Jul 2009. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 72,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Mar 2026
Mileage
72,549 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,517 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 UNM
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 26 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB09 UNM was last recorded at 72,549 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 7,228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,321 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,228 miles
Average per year
3,517 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,549 miles
  • 2025 – 65,321 miles
  • 2024 – 60,639 miles
  • 2023 – 57,687 miles
  • 2022 – 54,437 miles
  • 2021 – 50,661 miles
  • 2020 – 47,310 miles
  • 2019 – 43,478 miles
  • 2018 – 38,909 miles
  • 2017 – 33,370 miles
  • 2016 – 31,712 miles
  • 2015 – 29,977 miles
  • 2014 – 28,145 miles
  • 2013 – 26,284 miles
  • 2012 – 24,065 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail72,549 miles
  • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values limit 0.53/0.58 (8.2.2.2 (f))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush starting to fall out de bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished borderline failure 205 60 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished borderline failure 205 60 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail72,549 miles (+7,228)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,549 miles
    Test number
    777954250442
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values limit 0.53/0.58 (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush starting to fall out de bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished borderline failure 205 60 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished borderline failure 205 60 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass65,321 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    65,321 miles
    Test number
    644848271800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail65,321 miles (+4,682)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,321 miles
    Test number
    463925938201
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass60,639 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    60,639 miles
    Test number
    759857541126
    • 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))

  5. Fail60,637 miles (+2,950)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,637 miles
    Test number
    857029789452
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass57,687 miles (+3,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    57,687 miles
    Test number
    493734812610
    • 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))

  7. Pass54,437 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    54,437 miles
    Test number
    583076938090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-60-16 (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail54,433 miles (+3,772)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,433 miles
    Test number
    315190970548
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-60-16 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass50,661 miles (+3,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    50,661 miles
    Test number
    131907374900
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass47,310 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    47,310 miles
    Test number
    436097617812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail47,306 miles (+3,828)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,306 miles
    Test number
    698483939227
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly perished close too the legal limit and has 3 nails in.

  12. Pass43,478 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    43,478 miles
    Test number
    870812733278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail43,477 miles (+4,568)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,477 miles
    Test number
    830892923417
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass38,909 miles (+5,539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    38,909 miles
    Test number
    749175942499
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn N/S trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency 16%

  15. Pass33,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    33,370 miles
    Test number
    547464035468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail33,370 miles (+1,658)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,370 miles
    Test number
    385404224369
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass31,712 miles (+1,735)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    31,712 miles
    Test number
    528363766532
    • AdvisoryRear most seats stowed away
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass29,977 miles (+1,832)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    29,977 miles
    Test number
    225765835162
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear seats folded down at time of test

  19. Pass28,145 miles (+1,861)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    28,145 miles
    Test number
    646273654119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,284 miles (+2,219)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    26,284 miles
    Test number
    468136553122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    24,065 miles
    Test number
    916424662167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB09 UNM

Does LB09 UNM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB09 UNM expired on 26 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB09 UNM?
The MOT on LB09 UNM expired on 26 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB09 UNM done?
LB09 UNM was recorded at 72,549 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 3,517 miles a year.
Has LB09 UNM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 UNM has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB09 UNM 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 UNM find?
LB09 UNM failed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 7 major defects and 2 advisories: central rear seat belt buckle missing; exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values limit 0.53/0.58, and 6 more.

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