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Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,991 cc

LB09 VLAMOT history

LB09 VLA is a silver diesel Kia Carens first used on 31 Jul 2009. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2023 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 207,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2023
Mileage
207,960 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2022
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
13,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 VLA
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 7 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 VLA was last recorded at 207,960 miles on 1 Mar 2022, 7,878 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,082 miles · 18 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
7,878 miles
Average per year
13,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 207,960 miles
  • 2021 – 200,082 miles
  • 2020 – 196,271 miles
  • 2019 – 188,405 miles
  • 2018 – 169,014 miles
  • 2016 – 148,745 miles
  • 2015 – 127,159 miles
  • 2014 – 109,528 miles
  • 2013 – 89,346 miles
  • 2012 – 79,417 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,960 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

12 tests since 30 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,960 miles (+7,878)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    207,960 miles
    Test number
    526050417897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass200,082 miles (+3,811)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    200,082 miles
    Test number
    571819685178
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass196,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    196,271 miles
    Test number
    116067896787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail196,271 miles (+7,866)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,271 miles
    Test number
    226633270847
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass188,405 miles (+19,391)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    188,405 miles
    Test number
    611925298304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass169,014 miles (+20,269)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    169,014 miles
    Test number
    338129264699
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  7. Pass148,745 miles (+21,586)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    148,745 miles
    Test number
    121271975210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass127,159 miles (+17,631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    127,159 miles
    Test number
    619162405279
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  9. Pass109,528 miles (+166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    109,528 miles
    Test number
    329193004201
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Fail109,362 miles (+20,016)5 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,362 miles
    Test number
    778757994155
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront discs lipped and pitted and pads very low
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on 3mm and cut in tread 205/60/16 v
    • NoteRear brake pads very low
  11. Pass89,346 miles (+9,929)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    89,346 miles
    Test number
    249926603296
    • NoteBoth front brake disk corrossion
  12. Pass79,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    79,417 miles
    Test number
    745142512269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB09 VLA

Does LB09 VLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB09 VLA expired on 7 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB09 VLA?
The MOT on LB09 VLA expired on 7 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB09 VLA done?
LB09 VLA was recorded at 207,960 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2022, an average of 13,411 miles a year.
Has LB09 VLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 VLA has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on LB09 VLA 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 VLA find?
LB09 VLA passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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