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Kia Carens

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,998 cc

LB09 VLFMOT history

LB09 VLF is a silver diesel Kia Carens first used on 31 Jul 2009. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 123,679 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Apr 2026
Mileage
123,679 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 VLF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB09 VLF was last recorded at 123,679 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 744 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,935 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
744 miles
Average per year
6,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,679 miles
  • 2025 – 122,935 miles
  • 2024 – 120,320 miles
  • 2023 – 115,505 miles
  • 2022 – 108,973 miles
  • 2021 – 106,455 miles
  • 2020 – 104,245 miles
  • 2019 – 100,971 miles
  • 2018 – 96,194 miles
  • 2017 – 86,108 miles
  • 2016 – 74,232 miles
  • 2015 – 62,503 miles
  • 2014 – 50,366 miles
  • 2013 – 38,227 miles
  • 2012 – 26,895 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail123,679 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear parking brake inop

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail123,679 miles (+744)1 dangerous6 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,679 miles
    Test number
    294761249578
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake inop

  2. Pass122,935 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    122,935 miles
    Test number
    999478857943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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. Fail122,935 miles (+2,615)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,935 miles
    Test number
    227160586027
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  4. Pass120,320 miles (+4,815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    120,320 miles
    Test number
    207620760686
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass115,505 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    115,505 miles
    Test number
    383173261776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail115,500 miles (+6,527)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,500 miles
    Test number
    304671276318
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass108,973 miles (+2,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    108,973 miles
    Test number
    746577281553
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass106,455 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    106,455 miles
    Test number
    765536960609
    • 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))

  9. Fail106,444 miles (+2,199)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,444 miles
    Test number
    671719057933
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  10. Pass104,245 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    104,245 miles
    Test number
    818581625130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail104,235 miles (+3,264)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,235 miles
    Test number
    249112818969
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass100,971 miles (+4,777)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    100,971 miles
    Test number
    184125683035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,194 miles (+10,086)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    96,194 miles
    Test number
    481552831335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,108 miles (+46)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    86,108 miles
    Test number
    182085309145
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps appear to be loose on lower edge but are secure

  15. Fail86,062 miles (+11,830)2 dangerous1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,062 miles
    Test number
    782656716246
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps appear to be loose on lower edge but are secure

  16. Pass74,232 miles (+11,729)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    74,232 miles
    Test number
    564411386868
    • AdvisoryNSR LINK BAR SLIGHT PLAY

  17. Pass62,503 miles (+12,137)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,503 miles
    Test number
    438871865044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,366 miles (+12,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    50,366 miles
    Test number
    398570454038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass38,227 miles (+11,332)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    38,227 miles
    Test number
    737210963022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    26,895 miles
    Test number
    327629352096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB09 VLF

Does LB09 VLF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB09 VLF expired on 16 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB09 VLF?
The MOT on LB09 VLF expired on 16 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB09 VLF done?
LB09 VLF was recorded at 123,679 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 6,637 miles a year.
Has LB09 VLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 VLF has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB09 VLF 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 VLF find?
LB09 VLF failed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; central rear seat belt buckle not functioning as intended; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction, and 14 more.

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