Kia Carens
Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,991 cc
LB09 VLVMOT history
LB09 VLV is a silver diesel Kia Carens first used on 31 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 114,486 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 114,486 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,341 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB09 VLV
- 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 valid until 22 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB09 VLV was last recorded at 114,486 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 4,459 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 110,027 miles · 20 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,459 miles
- Average per year
- 5,341 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 114,486 miles
- 2025 – 110,027 miles
- 2024 – 104,901 miles
- 2023 – 101,268 miles
- 2022 – 98,224 miles
- 2021 – 88,166 miles
- 2020 – 84,171 miles
- 2019 – 82,707 miles
- 2018 – 80,566 miles
- 2017 – 78,821 miles
- 2016 – 76,395 miles
- 2015 – 68,108 miles
- 2014 – 57,614 miles
- 2013 – 49,151 miles
- 2012 – 40,080 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass114,486 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper stop light not working
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
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.
Central Rear stop light not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
21 tests since 12 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,486 miles (+4,459)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 114,486 miles
- Test number
- 514941965820
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper stop light not working
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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))
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
Pass110,027 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 110,027 miles
- Test number
- 262309522072
- AdvisoryCentral Rear stop light not working
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail110,027 miles (+5,126)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,027 miles
- Test number
- 173253936720
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear stop light not working
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass104,901 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 104,901 miles
- Test number
- 218246657283
- AdvisoryCentral Rear stop light not working
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail104,901 miles (+3,633)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,901 miles
- Test number
- 697356048620
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear stop light not working
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass101,268 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 101,268 miles
- Test number
- 502376548512
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail101,267 miles (+3,043)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,267 miles
- Test number
- 836397569879
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel foot operated hand brake (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass98,224 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 98,224 miles
- Test number
- 877531137844
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail98,209 miles (+10,043)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,209 miles
- Test number
- 682243483970
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass88,166 miles (+28)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 88,166 miles
- Test number
- 959149495481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,138 miles (+3,967)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,138 miles
- Test number
- 633261895630
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass84,171 miles (+1,464)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 84,171 miles
- Test number
- 131616513281
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass82,707 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 82,707 miles
- Test number
- 331934899391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,707 miles (+2,141)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,707 miles
- Test number
- 286685310087
- DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass80,566 miles (+1,745)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 80,566 miles
- Test number
- 910439275051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,821 miles (+2,426)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 78,821 miles
- Test number
- 133102158620
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,395 miles (+8,287)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 76,395 miles
- Test number
- 221002332559
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,108 miles (+10,494)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 68,108 miles
- Test number
- 616607785189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,614 miles (+8,463)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 57,614 miles
- Test number
- 117963304271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,151 miles (+9,071)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 49,151 miles
- Test number
- 267997993122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,080 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 40,080 miles
- Test number
- 289114692484
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBoth Rear Tyres Perishing
Questions about LB09 VLV
- Does LB09 VLV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 VLV is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB09 VLV?
- The MOT on LB09 VLV is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB09 VLV done?
- LB09 VLV was recorded at 114,486 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 5,341 miles a year.
- Has LB09 VLV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB09 VLV has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB09 VLV 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 VLV find?
- LB09 VLV passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: central rear upper stop light not working; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.
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