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Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,991 cc

LB56 YLFMOT history

LB56 YLF is a silver diesel Kia Carens first used on 17 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 105,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2025
Mileage
105,145 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2024
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 YLF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
17 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 YLF was last recorded at 105,145 miles on 23 Oct 2024, 914 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,231 miles · 25 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
914 miles
Average per year
6,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 105,145 miles
  • 2023 – 104,231 miles
  • 2022 – 101,302 miles
  • 2021 – 97,243 miles
  • 2020 – 93,584 miles
  • 2019 – 90,506 miles
  • 2018 – 83,447 miles
  • 2017 – 76,075 miles
  • 2016 – 67,588 miles
  • 2015 – 60,254 miles
  • 2014 – 51,496 miles
  • 2013 – 42,144 miles
  • 2012 – 28,356 miles
  • 2011 – 12,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,145 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryAll round suspension components corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Side mirror cracked
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wear outer edge

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.

  • Front FRONT SHOCKS CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH SIDES

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,145 miles (+914)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    105,145 miles
    Test number
    404879503327
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll round suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Side mirror cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wear outer edge

  2. Pass104,231 miles (+23)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    104,231 miles
    Test number
    705597013074
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront FRONT SHOCKS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail104,208 miles (+2,906)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,208 miles
    Test number
    769316411536
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront FRONT SHOCKS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass101,302 miles (+4,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    101,302 miles
    Test number
    848528748215
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass97,243 miles (+3,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    97,243 miles
    Test number
    824770761927
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass93,584 miles (+3,078)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    93,584 miles
    Test number
    383305154240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass90,506 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    90,506 miles
    Test number
    507230868755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail90,505 miles (+7,058)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,505 miles
    Test number
    772927824846
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass83,447 miles (+7,372)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    83,447 miles
    Test number
    860251835875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,075 miles (+8,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    76,075 miles
    Test number
    119845528908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass67,588 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    67,588 miles
    Test number
    738100588473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail67,586 miles (+7,332)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,586 miles
    Test number
    931988524434
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on edges

  13. Pass60,254 miles (+8,758)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    60,254 miles
    Test number
    665776655003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,496 miles (+9,352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    51,496 miles
    Test number
    687427954048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass42,144 miles (+13,788)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    42,144 miles
    Test number
    798742053018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,356 miles (+15,865)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    28,356 miles
    Test number
    998289752069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    12,491 miles
    Test number
    596639751029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail12,491 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,491 miles
    Test number
    289849251033
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about LB56 YLF

Does LB56 YLF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 YLF expired on 22 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 YLF?
The MOT on LB56 YLF expired on 22 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 YLF done?
LB56 YLF was recorded at 105,145 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2024, an average of 6,787 miles a year.
Has LB56 YLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 YLF has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LB56 YLF 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 YLF find?
LB56 YLF passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; all round suspension components corroded; nearside side mirror cracked, and 1 more.

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