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Red · Diesel · 2007 · 1,991 cc

LB56 YJZMOT history

LB56 YJZ is a red diesel Kia Carens first used on 15 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 151,367 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
151,367 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 YJZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
15 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 YJZ was last recorded at 151,367 miles on 4 Apr 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,357 miles · 2 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
8,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,367 miles
  • 2025 – 146,196 miles
  • 2024 – 141,355 miles
  • 2023 – 136,261 miles
  • 2021 – 128,437 miles
  • 2020 – 123,134 miles
  • 2019 – 113,779 miles
  • 2018 – 110,958 miles
  • 2017 – 104,544 miles
  • 2015 – 95,853 miles
  • 2014 – 83,390 miles
  • 2013 – 67,735 miles
  • 2012 – 53,418 miles
  • 2011 – 38,240 miles
  • 2010 – 21,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,367 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,367 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    151,367 miles
    Test number
    655565981581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail151,357 miles (+5,161)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,357 miles
    Test number
    893331996175
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  3. Pass146,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    146,196 miles
    Test number
    717742916202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail146,195 miles (+4,840)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,195 miles
    Test number
    961230517295
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass141,355 miles (+5,094)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    141,355 miles
    Test number
    242711539286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass136,261 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    136,261 miles
    Test number
    442355654312
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component One of the pipes into the rack is weeping slightly (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear trailing arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail136,261 miles (+7,824)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,261 miles
    Test number
    796541573359
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component One of the pipes into the rack is weeping slightly (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear trailing arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass128,437 miles (+5,303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    128,437 miles
    Test number
    482820754888
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass123,134 miles (+9,355)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    123,134 miles
    Test number
    115726942625
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/S/R hand brake not as good as N/S/R effort
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass113,779 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,779 miles
    Test number
    935864310838
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail113,776 miles (+2,818)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,776 miles
    Test number
    185417992398
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass110,958 miles (+6,414)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    110,958 miles
    Test number
    745833899592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,544 miles (+8,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    104,544 miles
    Test number
    297776488024
    • AdvisoryBoth offside tyres worn BALD inner edges and nearside rear WORN inner dge

  14. Pass95,853 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    95,853 miles
    Test number
    207932925016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of wear (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail95,852 miles (+12,462)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,852 miles
    Test number
    265078191157
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of wear (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass83,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    83,390 miles
    Test number
    128868414202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail83,390 miles (+15,655)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,390 miles
    Test number
    799188614278
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  18. Pass67,735 miles (+33)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    67,735 miles
    Test number
    796222223146
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner edge

  19. Fail67,702 miles (+14,284)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,702 miles
    Test number
    496181723124
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner edge

  20. Pass53,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    53,418 miles
    Test number
    946325612178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail53,418 miles (+15,178)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,418 miles
    Test number
    237795312146
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass38,240 miles (+16,749)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,240 miles
    Test number
    649219581041
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass21,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    21,491 miles
    Test number
    774852820083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 YJZ

Does LB56 YJZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 YJZ is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 YJZ?
The MOT on LB56 YJZ is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 YJZ done?
LB56 YJZ was recorded at 151,367 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2026, an average of 8,018 miles a year.
Has LB56 YJZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 YJZ has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 YJZ 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 LB56 YJZ find?
LB56 YJZ passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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