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Kia Carens

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc

LC08 OJSMOT history

LC08 OJS is a blue diesel Kia Carens first used on 8 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2024 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 118,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2024
Mileage
118,054 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2023
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 OJS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 OJS was last recorded at 118,054 miles on 21 Mar 2023, 6,841 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,213 miles · 25 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
6,841 miles
Average per year
8,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 118,054 miles
  • 2022 – 111,213 miles
  • 2021 – 104,016 miles
  • 2020 – 100,690 miles
  • 2019 – 93,621 miles
  • 2018 – 85,872 miles
  • 2017 – 76,113 miles
  • 2016 – 71,142 miles
  • 2015 – 65,421 miles
  • 2014 – 55,328 miles
  • 2013 – 43,695 miles
  • 2012 – 33,498 miles
  • 2011 – 19,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,054 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both and coil spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,054 miles (+6,841)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    118,054 miles
    Test number
    557141689970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both and coil spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass111,213 miles (+7,197)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    111,213 miles
    Test number
    558971998830
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass104,016 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    104,016 miles
    Test number
    828253031718
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail104,016 miles (+3,326)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,016 miles
    Test number
    869869189864
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass100,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    100,690 miles
    Test number
    181736989190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail100,688 miles (+7,067)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,688 miles
    Test number
    817271339034
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass93,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    93,621 miles
    Test number
    336697810788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail93,621 miles (+7,749)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,621 miles
    Test number
    948431200407
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass85,872 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    85,872 miles
    Test number
    126008781788
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail85,872 miles (+276)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,872 miles
    Test number
    690469170093
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail85,596 miles (+9,483)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,596 miles
    Test number
    916901697970
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside slightly too (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light indicates fault

  12. Pass76,113 miles (+176)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    76,113 miles
    Test number
    344866429499
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail75,937 miles (+4,795)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,937 miles
    Test number
    934579791170
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle missing (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass71,142 miles (+5,721)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    71,142 miles
    Test number
    762274039848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    65,421 miles
    Test number
    397967525119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail65,421 miles (+10,093)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,421 miles
    Test number
    156936625193
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass55,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    55,328 miles
    Test number
    257677424473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail55,328 miles (+11,633)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,328 miles
    Test number
    457237024123
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass43,695 miles (+10,197)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    43,695 miles
    Test number
    546180643195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,498 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    33,498 miles
    Test number
    236172542176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail33,498 miles (+13,907)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,498 miles
    Test number
    655912042198
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass19,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    19,591 miles
    Test number
    587614821147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail19,591 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,591 miles
    Test number
    605763521193
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LC08 OJS

Does LC08 OJS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC08 OJS expired on 20 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC08 OJS?
The MOT on LC08 OJS expired on 20 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC08 OJS done?
LC08 OJS was recorded at 118,054 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2023, an average of 8,287 miles a year.
Has LC08 OJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 OJS has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LC08 OJS 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 LC08 OJS find?
LC08 OJS passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front coil spring worn; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 2 more.

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