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Kia Carens

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,991 cc

LB56 YLKMOT history

LB56 YLK is a silver diesel Kia Carens first used on 17 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2022 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 123,678 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2022
Mileage
123,678 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2022
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,685 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 YLK
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 23 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB56 YLK was last recorded at 123,678 miles on 21 Oct 2022, 3,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,675 miles · 20 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
3,003 miles
Average per year
7,685 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 123,678 miles
  • 2021 – 120,675 miles
  • 2020 – 118,675 miles
  • 2019 – 112,808 miles
  • 2018 – 101,008 miles
  • 2017 – 86,852 miles
  • 2016 – 79,220 miles
  • 2015 – 69,291 miles
  • 2014 – 60,050 miles
  • 2013 – 51,648 miles
  • 2012 – 43,799 miles
  • 2011 – 35,266 miles
  • 2010 – 25,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail123,678 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flange (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Centre exhaust flange corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside, offside front lower

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail123,678 miles (+3,003)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,678 miles
    Test number
    862708230974
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flange (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass120,675 miles (+203)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    120,675 miles
    Test number
    116104887040
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside, offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s front cv joint corroded

  3. Fail120,472 miles (+1,797)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,472 miles
    Test number
    685895164277
    • MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside, offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass118,675 miles (+208)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    118,675 miles
    Test number
    647580214474
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust flange corroded

  5. Fail118,467 miles (+5,659)2 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,467 miles
    Test number
    217307766012
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust flange corroded

  6. Pass112,808 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,808 miles
    Test number
    376072003286
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust flange corroded

  7. Fail112,808 miles (+358)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,808 miles
    Test number
    569076368576
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Seat belt missing buckle (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing nut missing on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust flange corroded

  8. Fail112,450 miles (+11,442)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,450 miles
    Test number
    333303548608
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnable to test rear seats and belts due to the manner it was presented

  9. Pass101,008 miles (+3,348)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    101,008 miles
    Test number
    151670885005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,660 miles (+80)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    97,660 miles
    Test number
    259954417442
    • AdvisoryPassenger air bag is turned off

  11. Fail97,580 miles (+10,728)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,580 miles
    Test number
    556621599424
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex joint (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge nearly down to cords
    • AdvisoryPassenger air bag is turned off

  12. Pass86,852 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    86,852 miles
    Test number
    787690971066
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, front bushes of rear arms (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail86,830 miles (+7,610)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,830 miles
    Test number
    333667819581
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, front bushes of rear arms (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass79,220 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,220 miles
    Test number
    751920368717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail79,209 miles (+9,918)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,209 miles
    Test number
    219874438381
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass69,291 miles (+9,241)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    69,291 miles
    Test number
    609252575074
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass60,050 miles (+8,402)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    60,050 miles
    Test number
    467162374019
    • NoteChild seat fitted into nearside centre row passenger seat, unable to carry out a full inspection of adult seatbelt

  18. Pass51,648 miles (+7,849)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    51,648 miles
    Test number
    456178763034
    • NoteChild seat fitted into nearside rear seat, unable to carry out a full inspection of adult seatbelt
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn

  19. Pass43,799 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,799 miles
    Test number
    605052072010
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is worn on inner shoulder
    • NoteNearside windsceen wiper blade is split
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is worn on inner shoulder
    • NoteOffside windscreen wiper blade is split

  20. Fail43,799 miles (+8,533)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,799 miles
    Test number
    429037662001
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is worn on inner shoulder
    • NoteNearside windsceen wiper blade is split
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is worn on inner shoulder
    • NoteOffside windscreen wiper blade is split

  21. Pass35,266 miles (+9,431)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    35,266 miles
    Test number
    839760041020
    • NoteDrivers side wiper blade is split

  22. Pass25,835 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    25,835 miles
    Test number
    592817320007
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCentre row of seats has a child seat fitted to the nearside outer position, unable to carry out a full inspection of adult seatbelt. Also Advise checking the routing of the adult seatbelt in this seat.
    • NoteRearmost seats not present at the time of test

Questions about LB56 YLK

Does LB56 YLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 YLK expired on 23 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 YLK?
The MOT on LB56 YLK expired on 23 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 YLK done?
LB56 YLK was recorded at 123,678 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2022, an average of 7,685 miles a year.
Has LB56 YLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 YLK has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LB56 YLK 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 YLK find?
LB56 YLK failed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2022 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; brake lever has insufficient reserve travel; nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 9 more.

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