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Kia Carens

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,991 cc

LB09 VKVMOT history

LB09 VKV is a blue diesel Kia Carens first used on 31 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 134,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
134,719 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 VKV
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 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 VKV was last recorded at 134,719 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 2,721 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,998 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,721 miles
Average per year
5,998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,719 miles
  • 2025 – 131,998 miles
  • 2024 – 129,211 miles
  • 2023 – 125,438 miles
  • 2022 – 121,842 miles
  • 2021 – 119,973 miles
  • 2020 – 118,222 miles
  • 2019 – 115,969 miles
  • 2018 – 111,651 miles
  • 2017 – 102,772 miles
  • 2016 – 93,573 miles
  • 2015 – 83,514 miles
  • 2014 – 74,317 miles
  • 2013 – 62,283 miles
  • 2012 – 50,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,719 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone A in the swept area

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,719 miles (+2,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    134,719 miles
    Test number
    391506080529
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass131,998 miles (+16)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    131,998 miles
    Test number
    478342919674
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone A in the swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush slightly unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail131,982 miles (+2,771)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,982 miles
    Test number
    678413369120
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch to inner sill holed & rusted (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills holed & rusted (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone A in the swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush slightly unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass129,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    129,211 miles
    Test number
    191919288097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail129,211 miles (+3,773)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,211 miles
    Test number
    334584143582
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass125,438 miles (+3,596)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    125,438 miles
    Test number
    616839590030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass121,842 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    121,842 miles
    Test number
    756383316743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail121,842 miles (+1,869)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,842 miles
    Test number
    249443704047
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass119,973 miles (+1,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    119,973 miles
    Test number
    979841584232
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass118,222 miles (+2,253)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    118,222 miles
    Test number
    480204242086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    115,969 miles
    Test number
    435554325989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail115,969 miles (+4,318)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,969 miles
    Test number
    928414113766
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass111,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    111,651 miles
    Test number
    485164129002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail111,651 miles (+8,879)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,651 miles
    Test number
    821694686594
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass102,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    102,772 miles
    Test number
    568339445779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail102,772 miles (+9,199)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,772 miles
    Test number
    862018823491
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass93,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    93,573 miles
    Test number
    488442283188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail93,573 miles (+10,059)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,573 miles
    Test number
    888912327444
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass83,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    83,514 miles
    Test number
    135892483924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail83,514 miles (+9,197)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,514 miles
    Test number
    493235825777
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass74,317 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    74,317 miles
    Test number
    397320134468
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail74,317 miles (+12,034)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,317 miles
    Test number
    566150534261
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass62,283 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    62,283 miles
    Test number
    636762613295
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail62,283 miles (+11,673)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,283 miles
    Test number
    315562013291
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass50,610 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    50,610 miles
    Test number
    805806632268
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail50,610 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,610 miles
    Test number
    928126232292
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB09 VKV

Does LB09 VKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 VKV is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB09 VKV?
The MOT on LB09 VKV is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB09 VKV done?
LB09 VKV was recorded at 134,719 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 5,998 miles a year.
Has LB09 VKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 VKV has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB09 VKV 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 VKV find?
LB09 VKV passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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