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Kia Carens

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc

LC57 MLFMOT history

LC57 MLF is a silver diesel Kia Carens first used on 28 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 10 Nov 2024 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 169,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Nov 2024
Mileage
169,740 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2023
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC57 MLF
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
28 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC57 MLF was last recorded at 169,740 miles on 9 Nov 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,738 miles · 8 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
11,926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 169,740 miles
  • 2022 – 160,413 miles
  • 2021 – 151,245 miles
  • 2020 – 143,360 miles
  • 2019 – 128,520 miles
  • 2018 – 116,546 miles
  • 2016 – 92,457 miles
  • 2015 – 75,979 miles
  • 2014 – 61,129 miles
  • 2013 – 45,492 miles
  • 2012 – 28,079 miles
  • 2011 – 16,867 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,740 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side trailing arm bushs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass169,740 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    169,740 miles
    Test number
    836928964405
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail169,738 miles (+9,325)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,738 miles
    Test number
    220012993125
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass160,413 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    160,413 miles
    Test number
    872199720386
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail160,408 miles (+9,163)2 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,408 miles
    Test number
    389886455183
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TCA bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass151,245 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    151,245 miles
    Test number
    220936276113
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side trailing arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail151,245 miles (+7,885)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,245 miles
    Test number
    349727282079
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side trailing arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass143,360 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    143,360 miles
    Test number
    391296835453
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail143,358 miles (+14,838)4 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,358 miles
    Test number
    907123948045
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached tca bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass128,520 miles (+11,974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    128,520 miles
    Test number
    239990853848
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass116,546 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    116,546 miles
    Test number
    764316355213
    • AdvisoryFront Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended tca bush x2 (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail116,546 miles (+24,089)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,546 miles
    Test number
    622047241628
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended tca bush x2 (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass92,457 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    92,457 miles
    Test number
    442128738469
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail92,457 miles (+16,478)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,457 miles
    Test number
    199793171610
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass75,979 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    75,979 miles
    Test number
    463880955640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail75,926 miles (+14,797)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,926 miles
    Test number
    739871075694
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass61,129 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    61,129 miles
    Test number
    498918534306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s rear inner tyre tread slightly out of shape

  17. Fail61,129 miles (+15,637)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,129 miles
    Test number
    385538434317
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s rear inner tyre tread slightly out of shape

  18. Pass45,492 miles (+5,408)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    45,492 miles
    Test number
    107850183287
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass40,084 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    40,084 miles
    Test number
    785650333011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail39,954 miles (+11,875)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,954 miles
    Test number
    219475313049
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass28,079 miles (+11,212)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    28,079 miles
    Test number
    886131712023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    16,867 miles
    Test number
    449584611082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC57 MLF

Does LC57 MLF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC57 MLF expired on 10 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC57 MLF?
The MOT on LC57 MLF expired on 10 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC57 MLF done?
LC57 MLF was recorded at 169,740 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2023, an average of 11,926 miles a year.
Has LC57 MLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC57 MLF has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LC57 MLF 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 LC57 MLF find?
LC57 MLF passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2023 with 2 advisories: offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushs.

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