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Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,991 cc

LB09 VLYMOT history

LB09 VLY is a blue diesel Kia Carens first used on 31 Jul 2009. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2023 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 110,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2023
Mileage
110,878 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2022
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,967 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 VLY
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 expired on 3 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 VLY was last recorded at 110,878 miles on 4 Mar 2022, 11,201 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,677 miles · 26 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
11,201 miles
Average per year
6,967 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 110,878 miles
  • 2021 – 99,677 miles
  • 2020 – 96,116 miles
  • 2019 – 91,237 miles
  • 2018 – 85,194 miles
  • 2017 – 79,319 miles
  • 2016 – 76,147 miles
  • 2015 – 70,869 miles
  • 2014 – 60,577 miles
  • 2013 – 52,512 miles
  • 2012 – 43,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,878 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inner tread (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,878 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    110,878 miles
    Test number
    695806950189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail110,878 miles (+11,201)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,878 miles
    Test number
    129074362921
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass99,677 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    99,677 miles
    Test number
    818513665036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge low (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail99,677 miles (+3,561)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,677 miles
    Test number
    245137433697
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge low (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass96,116 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    96,116 miles
    Test number
    855022567875
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail96,114 miles (+4,877)1 dangerous3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,114 miles
    Test number
    437771907520
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass91,237 miles (+6,043)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    91,237 miles
    Test number
    186251217623
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edge

  8. Pass85,194 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    85,194 miles
    Test number
    770418653346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inner tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail85,185 miles (+5,866)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,185 miles
    Test number
    827553834678
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing eg . split pin (2.4.G.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing eg. split pin (2.4.G.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inner tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass79,319 miles (+3,172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    79,319 miles
    Test number
    831536402437
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass76,147 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    76,147 miles
    Test number
    251465988479
    • AdvisoryOffside front headlight condensation inside lens

  12. Fail76,146 miles (+5,277)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,146 miles
    Test number
    381510209894
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front headlight condensation inside lens

  13. Pass70,869 miles (+10,292)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    70,869 miles
    Test number
    847899525074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,577 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    60,577 miles
    Test number
    726646214044
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvice check rear brake pads surpect getting low

  15. Fail60,577 miles (+8,065)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,577 miles
    Test number
    319276814036
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvice check rear brake pads surpect getting low

  16. Pass52,512 miles (+8,985)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    52,512 miles
    Test number
    708462233030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,527 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    43,527 miles
    Test number
    235855682112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail43,527 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,527 miles
    Test number
    849865682169
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 VLY

Does LB09 VLY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB09 VLY expired on 3 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB09 VLY?
The MOT on LB09 VLY expired on 3 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB09 VLY done?
LB09 VLY was recorded at 110,878 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2022, an average of 6,967 miles a year.
Has LB09 VLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 VLY has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LB09 VLY 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 VLY find?
LB09 VLY passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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