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Kia Carens

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc

LC08 OLRMOT history

LC08 OLR is a red diesel Kia Carens first used on 8 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 94,513 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2026
Mileage
94,513 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,845 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 OLR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 OLR was last recorded at 94,513 miles on 7 Aug 2025, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,485 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
4,845 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,513 miles
  • 2024 – 93,210 miles
  • 2023 – 90,732 miles
  • 2022 – 88,821 miles
  • 2021 – 85,434 miles
  • 2020 – 78,576 miles
  • 2019 – 73,380 miles
  • 2018 – 69,416 miles
  • 2017 – 64,365 miles
  • 2016 – 59,444 miles
  • 2015 – 52,934 miles
  • 2014 – 49,638 miles
  • 2013 – 42,212 miles
  • 2012 – 37,439 miles
  • 2011 – 25,430 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,513 miles
  • AdvisoryFront struts getting corroded
  • AdvisoryRear brake backplates getting corroded(inboard shoes fitted)

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Play in o/s rear anti roll bar link rod

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front tyres starting to perish

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front wishbone bushes starting to split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre inner edge worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,513 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    94,513 miles
    Test number
    644011120300
    • AdvisoryFront struts getting corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake backplates getting corroded(inboard shoes fitted)

  2. Fail94,485 miles (+1,275)7 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,485 miles
    Test number
    925912297745
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside latitude tie bars corroded

  3. Pass93,210 miles17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    93,210 miles
    Test number
    614026899337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex behind plastic cover (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex behind plastic cover (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth top strut mounts getting corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lazy both rears
    • AdvisorySome corrosion rear outer and undersills

  4. Fail93,210 miles (+2,478)2 repaired17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,210 miles
    Test number
    312911378049
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex behind plastic cover (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex behind plastic cover (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth top strut mounts getting corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lazy both rears
    • AdvisorySome corrosion rear outer and undersills

  5. Pass90,732 miles (+1,911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    90,732 miles
    Test number
    600478499418
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass88,821 miles (+3,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    88,821 miles
    Test number
    596873564177
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre close to limit

  7. Pass85,434 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    85,434 miles
    Test number
    178237838155
    • AdvisoryPlay in o/s rear anti roll bar link rod

  8. Fail85,426 miles (+6,850)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,426 miles
    Test number
    248683353899
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in o/s rear anti roll bar link rod

  9. Pass78,576 miles (+5,196)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    78,576 miles
    Test number
    397741974164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,380 miles (+3,964)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,380 miles
    Test number
    223217242892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,416 miles (+5,051)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    69,416 miles
    Test number
    950870039722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,365 miles (+4,921)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    64,365 miles
    Test number
    644428225478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,444 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,444 miles
    Test number
    541347399821
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs pitted o/s & n/s
    • AdvisoryFront tyres starting to perish
    • AdvisoryFront wishbone bushes starting to split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre inner edge worn

  14. Fail59,440 miles (+6,506)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,440 miles
    Test number
    934735585829
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs pitted
    • AdvisoryFront tyres starting to perish
    • AdvisoryFront wishbone bushes starting to split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre inner edge worn

  15. Pass52,934 miles (+3,296)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    52,934 miles
    Test number
    605533245160
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass49,638 miles (+7,426)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    49,638 miles
    Test number
    287230344487
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass42,212 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    42,212 miles
    Test number
    977182643137
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail42,212 miles (+4,773)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,212 miles
    Test number
    945122943184
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass37,439 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    37,439 miles
    Test number
    457710602271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail37,429 miles (+11,999)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,429 miles
    Test number
    619668792149
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass25,430 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    25,430 miles
    Test number
    445155821128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LC08 OLR

Does LC08 OLR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC08 OLR expired on 6 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC08 OLR?
The MOT on LC08 OLR expired on 6 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC08 OLR done?
LC08 OLR was recorded at 94,513 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2025, an average of 4,845 miles a year.
Has LC08 OLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 OLR has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LC08 OLR 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 OLR find?
LC08 OLR passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: front struts getting corroded; rear brake backplates getting corroded(inboard shoes fitted).

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