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Kia Carens

Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,685 cc

LB15 FBYMOT history

LB15 FBY is a blue diesel Kia Carens first used on 1 Jul 2015. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 180,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
180,748 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
15,184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB15 FBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
1 Jul 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB15 FBY was last recorded at 180,748 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,745 miles · 15 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
15,184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,748 miles
  • 2025 – 172,102 miles
  • 2024 – 159,134 miles
  • 2023 – 144,724 miles
  • 2022 – 131,225 miles
  • 2021 – 115,250 miles
  • 2020 – 100,543 miles
  • 2019 – 78,360 miles
  • 2018 – 58,696 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,748 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNDERSEALED (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNDERSEALED (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 2 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,748 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    180,748 miles
    Test number
    273836406201
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNDERSEALED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNDERSEALED (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail180,745 miles (+8,643)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,745 miles
    Test number
    573225412807
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNDERSEALED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNDERSEALED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass172,102 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    172,102 miles
    Test number
    284875957582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped- o/s

  4. Fail172,102 miles (+12,968)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,102 miles
    Test number
    887245582508
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear under plastic cover plate (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped- o/s

  5. Pass159,134 miles (+14,410)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    159,134 miles
    Test number
    736617283205
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake just made required efficiencies.

  6. Pass144,724 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    144,724 miles
    Test number
    186067304179
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s. (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail144,724 miles (+13,499)4 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,724 miles
    Test number
    251072298239
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn over heated. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested pipe leak. (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s. (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass131,225 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    131,225 miles
    Test number
    874259937510
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail131,225 miles (+15,975)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,225 miles
    Test number
    725614435953
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to pipe leak. (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass115,250 miles (+14,707)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    115,250 miles
    Test number
    495582046278
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass100,543 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    100,543 miles
    Test number
    272712194605
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting oil. (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail100,543 miles (+22,183)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,543 miles
    Test number
    653277409825
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting oil. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass78,360 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,360 miles
    Test number
    212522878823
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  14. Fail78,360 miles (+19,664)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,360 miles
    Test number
    928496609391
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  15. Pass58,696 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    58,696 miles
    Test number
    382857051380
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Questions about LB15 FBY

Does LB15 FBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB15 FBY is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB15 FBY?
The MOT on LB15 FBY is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB15 FBY done?
LB15 FBY was recorded at 180,748 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 15,184 miles a year.
Has LB15 FBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB15 FBY has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB15 FBY 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 LB15 FBY find?
LB15 FBY passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed.

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