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Kia Carens

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,998 cc

LB09 VLUMOT history

LB09 VLU is a blue diesel Kia Carens first used on 31 Jul 2009. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 166,424 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2026
Mileage
166,424 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,292 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 VLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 VLU was last recorded at 166,424 miles on 2 Aug 2025, 8,152 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,272 miles · 15 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
8,152 miles
Average per year
10,292 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,424 miles
  • 2024 – 158,272 miles
  • 2023 – 151,295 miles
  • 2022 – 143,489 miles
  • 2021 – 135,658 miles
  • 2020 – 129,403 miles
  • 2019 – 125,525 miles
  • 2018 – 111,146 miles
  • 2017 – 100,166 miles
  • 2016 – 82,029 miles
  • 2015 – 60,629 miles
  • 2014 – 43,936 miles
  • 2013 – 35,598 miles
  • 2012 – 27,287 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,424 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,424 miles (+8,152)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    166,424 miles
    Test number
    735458380294
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass158,272 miles (+6,977)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    158,272 miles
    Test number
    500874637215
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter boot twisted

  3. Pass151,295 miles (+7,806)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    151,295 miles
    Test number
    266557456260
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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 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))

  4. Pass143,489 miles (+122)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    143,489 miles
    Test number
    829601393478
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail143,367 miles (+7,709)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,367 miles
    Test number
    901898201651
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass135,658 miles (+6,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    135,658 miles
    Test number
    556147927510
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass129,403 miles (+3,878)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    129,403 miles
    Test number
    569360460056
    • AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged central row outer (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering rack as a mist of oil at both sides

  8. Pass125,525 miles (+14,379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    125,525 miles
    Test number
    855267721953
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass111,146 miles (+10,980)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    111,146 miles
    Test number
    720626779633
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  10. Pass100,166 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    100,166 miles
    Test number
    417412674617
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Fail100,166 miles (+18,137)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,166 miles
    Test number
    641899336227
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass82,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    82,029 miles
    Test number
    296453614242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail82,029 miles (+21,400)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,029 miles
    Test number
    501504886241
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass60,629 miles (+16,693)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    60,629 miles
    Test number
    357978645062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,936 miles (+8,338)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    43,936 miles
    Test number
    827829364045
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteO/S/R tyre sidewall preished.

  16. Pass35,598 miles (+8,311)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    35,598 miles
    Test number
    385400073060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    27,287 miles
    Test number
    136695522054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB09 VLU

Does LB09 VLU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB09 VLU expired on 15 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB09 VLU?
The MOT on LB09 VLU expired on 15 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB09 VLU done?
LB09 VLU was recorded at 166,424 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2025, an average of 10,292 miles a year.
Has LB09 VLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 VLU has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LB09 VLU 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 VLU find?
LB09 VLU passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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