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Kia Carens

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc

LC08 XWBMOT history

LC08 XWB is a silver diesel Kia Carens first used on 13 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2025 and it has passed 14 of 26 MOT tests, with 67,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2025
Mileage
67,965 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2024
MOT tests
26
14 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 XWB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 XWB was last recorded at 67,965 miles on 18 Dec 2024, 13,371 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,594 miles · 13 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
13,371 miles
Average per year
3,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 67,965 miles
  • 2023 – 54,594 miles
  • 2022 – 49,858 miles
  • 2021 – 46,837 miles
  • 2020 – 44,392 miles
  • 2019 – 41,502 miles
  • 2018 – 39,506 miles
  • 2017 – 37,752 miles
  • 2016 – 35,977 miles
  • 2015 – 34,082 miles
  • 2014 – 30,546 miles
  • 2013 – 28,137 miles
  • 2012 – 24,565 miles
  • 2011 – 20,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,965 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also rear frame and suspensions compenents (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,965 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    67,965 miles
    Test number
    839513573228
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also rear frame and suspensions compenents (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail67,965 miles (+13,371)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,965 miles
    Test number
    691579479146
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also rear frame and suspensions compenents (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass54,594 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    54,594 miles
    Test number
    546614158938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail54,593 miles (+4,735)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,593 miles
    Test number
    328947964307
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass49,858 miles (+29)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    49,858 miles
    Test number
    199096435552
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront reg damaged but can still read
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySome underside suspension components corroded

  6. Fail49,829 miles (+2,992)2 dangerous9 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,829 miles
    Test number
    376772994930
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to light on (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront reg damaged but can still read
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySome underside suspension components corroded

  7. Pass46,837 miles (+46)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    46,837 miles
    Test number
    646065573679
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  8. Fail46,791 miles (+2,399)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,791 miles
    Test number
    945006197344
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  9. Pass44,392 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    44,392 miles
    Test number
    946946253781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail44,368 miles (+2,866)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,368 miles
    Test number
    307377736416
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass41,502 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    41,502 miles
    Test number
    661536084508
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine fault light is on

  12. Fail41,498 miles (+1,992)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,498 miles
    Test number
    188677861901
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine fault light is on

  13. Pass39,506 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    39,506 miles
    Test number
    312809741926
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear anti roll bar linkage has slight play in ball joint

  14. Fail39,504 miles (+1,752)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,504 miles
    Test number
    349459285658
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear anti roll bar linkage has slight play in ball joint

  15. Pass37,752 miles (+1,775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    37,752 miles
    Test number
    983658923069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass35,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    35,977 miles
    Test number
    762181015443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail35,977 miles (+1,895)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,977 miles
    Test number
    985138777353
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass34,082 miles (+3,536)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    34,082 miles
    Test number
    236907045132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass30,546 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    30,546 miles
    Test number
    906039144107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail30,546 miles (+2,409)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,546 miles
    Test number
    955127144129
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass28,137 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    28,137 miles
    Test number
    298607843407
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads are low

  22. Fail28,137 miles (+3,572)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,137 miles
    Test number
    339387143126
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads are low

  23. Pass24,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    24,565 miles
    Test number
    266259942485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail24,565 miles (+4,551)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,565 miles
    Test number
    308859942103
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass20,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    20,014 miles
    Test number
    696754331130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail20,014 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,014 miles
    Test number
    805884631188
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about LC08 XWB

Does LC08 XWB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC08 XWB expired on 21 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC08 XWB?
The MOT on LC08 XWB expired on 21 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC08 XWB done?
LC08 XWB was recorded at 67,965 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2024, an average of 3,526 miles a year.
Has LC08 XWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 XWB has failed 12 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LC08 XWB 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 XWB find?
LC08 XWB passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2024 with 7 advisories: central front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also rear frame and suspensions compenents; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes; front direction indicator slightly discoloured both, and 4 more.

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