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Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,991 cc

LB56 YRSMOT history

LB56 YRS is a blue diesel Kia Carens first used on 15 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 94,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2026
Mileage
94,257 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 YRS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
15 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 YRS was last recorded at 94,257 miles on 1 Sept 2025, 249 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,008 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
249 miles
Average per year
4,459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,257 miles
  • 2024 – 89,815 miles
  • 2023 – 87,804 miles
  • 2022 – 81,784 miles
  • 2021 – 79,241 miles
  • 2020 – 77,081 miles
  • 2019 – 74,096 miles
  • 2017 – 67,477 miles
  • 2016 – 65,052 miles
  • 2015 – 61,777 miles
  • 2013 – 52,053 miles
  • 2011 – 39,540 miles
  • 2010 – 24,519 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,257 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,257 miles (+249)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    94,257 miles
    Test number
    729853379582
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail94,008 miles (+4,193)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,008 miles
    Test number
    194934479996
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass89,815 miles (+53)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    89,815 miles
    Test number
    580472076645
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail89,762 miles (+1,958)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,762 miles
    Test number
    983077473046
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass87,804 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    87,804 miles
    Test number
    500783200766
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail87,804 miles (+6,020)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,804 miles
    Test number
    326700348191
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass81,784 miles (+2,543)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    81,784 miles
    Test number
    234327928701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,241 miles (+11)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    79,241 miles
    Test number
    277318481810
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail79,230 miles (+2,149)4 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,230 miles
    Test number
    312261612958
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass77,081 miles (+2,985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    77,081 miles
    Test number
    883127266908
    • AdvisoryNeed look out rear handbrake too low

  11. Pass74,096 miles (+6,619)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    74,096 miles
    Test number
    534824320050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,477 miles (+2,425)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    67,477 miles
    Test number
    771017112052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,052 miles (+3,275)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    65,052 miles
    Test number
    488181782920
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass61,777 miles (+2,527)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    61,777 miles
    Test number
    476423065157
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to perish

  15. Pass59,250 miles (+7,197)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    59,250 miles
    Test number
    375385905076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,053 miles (+6,492)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    52,053 miles
    Test number
    678835563308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,561 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    45,561 miles
    Test number
    658543403022
    • 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)

  18. Fail45,561 miles (+6,021)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,561 miles
    Test number
    946373003054
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)

  19. Pass39,540 miles (+7,856)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    39,540 miles
    Test number
    987946851337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,684 miles (+7,165)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    31,684 miles
    Test number
    287995301086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,519 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    24,519 miles
    Test number
    631101510011
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB56 YRS

Does LB56 YRS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 YRS expired on 31 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 YRS?
The MOT on LB56 YRS expired on 31 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 YRS done?
LB56 YRS was recorded at 94,257 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2025, an average of 4,459 miles a year.
Has LB56 YRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 YRS has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 YRS 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 YRS find?
LB56 YRS passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; power steering component has slight seepage from a component, and 1 more.

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