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Kia Carens

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,991 cc

LB55 ZHJMOT history

LB55 ZHJ is a silver diesel Kia Carens first used on 26 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 70,368 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
70,368 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,081 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 ZHJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 ZHJ was last recorded at 70,368 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 5,510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,858 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,510 miles
Average per year
3,081 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,368 miles
  • 2024 – 64,858 miles
  • 2023 – 57,788 miles
  • 2022 – 43,241 miles
  • 2021 – 35,963 miles
  • 2020 – 30,185 miles
  • 2019 – 30,147 miles
  • 2018 – 30,023 miles
  • 2017 – 29,751 miles
  • 2016 – 29,369 miles
  • 2015 – 29,093 miles
  • 2014 – 28,257 miles
  • 2013 – 27,055 miles
  • 2012 – 25,423 miles
  • 2011 – 23,089 miles
  • 2010 – 20,061 miles
  • 2009 – 18,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,368 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes. (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 22 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,368 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    70,368 miles
    Test number
    416641102898
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail70,368 miles (+5,510)1 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,368 miles
    Test number
    893909383437
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm & bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWipers have small split.

  3. Pass64,858 miles (+39)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    64,858 miles
    Test number
    471660954226
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWiper blade ends split

  4. Fail64,819 miles (+7,031)2 dangerous4 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,819 miles
    Test number
    779356779363
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass57,788 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    57,788 miles
    Test number
    247036381367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail57,786 miles (+6,144)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,786 miles
    Test number
    774709168478
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass51,642 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    51,642 miles
    Test number
    801410890403
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Fail51,641 miles (+8,400)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,641 miles
    Test number
    536401092455
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass43,241 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    43,241 miles
    Test number
    970514777421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail43,201 miles (+7,238)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,201 miles
    Test number
    653675569457
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass35,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    35,963 miles
    Test number
    995367122291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail35,962 miles (+5,777)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,962 miles
    Test number
    196489110636
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass30,185 miles (+38)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    30,185 miles
    Test number
    438979578226
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slight cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre slight cracking in tread

  14. Pass30,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    30,147 miles
    Test number
    353822962712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail30,147 miles (+124)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,147 miles
    Test number
    122188233541
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass30,023 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    30,023 miles
    Test number
    751023720391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking in tread

  17. Fail30,023 miles (+272)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,023 miles
    Test number
    709023341322
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking in tread

  18. Pass29,751 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    29,751 miles
    Test number
    335615926952
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres and nearside front tyre have slight cracking in tread

  19. Fail29,751 miles (+382)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,751 miles
    Test number
    960140749185
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres and nearside front tyre have slight cracking in tread

  20. Pass29,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    29,369 miles
    Test number
    434916943694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,369 miles (+276)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,369 miles
    Test number
    895304283383
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass29,093 miles (+836)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    29,093 miles
    Test number
    137099515455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    28,257 miles
    Test number
    537553224053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail28,257 miles (+1,202)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,257 miles
    Test number
    356861624067
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass27,055 miles (+1,632)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    27,055 miles
    Test number
    176674523458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,423 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    25,423 miles
    Test number
    146753922061
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades split

  27. Fail25,423 miles (+2,334)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,423 miles
    Test number
    129013222424
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades split

  28. Pass23,089 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    23,089 miles
    Test number
    199745221055
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  29. Fail23,089 miles (+3,028)1 failure2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,089 miles
    Test number
    876954721056
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  30. Pass20,061 miles (+1,544)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    20,061 miles
    Test number
    172238600058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass18,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    18,517 miles
    Test number
    990252929083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 ZHJ

Does LB55 ZHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 ZHJ is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 ZHJ?
The MOT on LB55 ZHJ is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 ZHJ done?
LB55 ZHJ was recorded at 70,368 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 3,081 miles a year.
Has LB55 ZHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 ZHJ has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 ZHJ 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 LB55 ZHJ find?
LB55 ZHJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes., and 5 more.

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