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Kia Carens

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,991 cc

LB09 VMEMOT history

LB09 VME is a silver diesel Kia Carens first used on 31 Jul 2009. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2024 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 141,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Apr 2024
Mileage
141,520 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2024
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,092 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 VME
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 6 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB09 VME was last recorded at 141,520 miles on 26 Mar 2024, 5,066 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,454 miles · 3 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
5,066 miles
Average per year
9,092 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 141,520 miles
  • 2023 – 136,454 miles
  • 2022 – 129,139 miles
  • 2021 – 125,642 miles
  • 2020 – 122,919 miles
  • 2019 – 117,941 miles
  • 2018 – 109,585 miles
  • 2017 – 98,884 miles
  • 2016 – 84,091 miles
  • 2015 – 69,001 miles
  • 2014 – 53,672 miles
  • 2013 – 44,913 miles
  • 2012 – 32,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail141,520 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexy (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexy (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail141,520 miles (+5,066)6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,520 miles
    Test number
    668848358264
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass136,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    136,454 miles
    Test number
    690204309768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail136,454 miles (+7,315)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,454 miles
    Test number
    656948692331
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass129,139 miles (+3,497)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    129,139 miles
    Test number
    755976103825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass125,642 miles (+2,723)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    125,642 miles
    Test number
    918750658573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass122,919 miles (+4,978)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    122,919 miles
    Test number
    160364789376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass117,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    117,941 miles
    Test number
    241244759774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail117,941 miles (+8,356)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,941 miles
    Test number
    550308345959
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass109,585 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    109,585 miles
    Test number
    459285817791
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail109,585 miles (+10,701)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,585 miles
    Test number
    638911205371
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass98,884 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    98,884 miles
    Test number
    600220677433
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail98,884 miles (+14,793)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,884 miles
    Test number
    265499963847
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass84,091 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    84,091 miles
    Test number
    758089398898
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge and low in tread

  14. Fail84,091 miles (+15,090)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,091 miles
    Test number
    753365370560
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge and low in tread

  15. Pass69,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    69,001 miles
    Test number
    595462175082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail69,001 miles (+15,329)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,001 miles
    Test number
    618592875083
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass53,672 miles (+8,759)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    53,672 miles
    Test number
    107977594001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,913 miles (+12,491)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    44,913 miles
    Test number
    108327483499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,422 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    32,422 miles
    Test number
    298166482046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  20. Fail32,422 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,422 miles
    Test number
    836606082034
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Questions about LB09 VME

Does LB09 VME currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB09 VME expired on 6 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB09 VME?
The MOT on LB09 VME expired on 6 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB09 VME done?
LB09 VME was recorded at 141,520 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2024, an average of 9,092 miles a year.
Has LB09 VME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 VME has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LB09 VME 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 VME find?
LB09 VME failed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2024 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside front position lamp not working; nearside parking brake inoperative on one side, and 10 more.

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