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Kia Carens

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc

LC57 MLYMOT history

LC57 MLY is a silver diesel Kia Carens first used on 18 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2023 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 114,373 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 May 2023
Mileage
114,373 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2022
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,643 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC57 MLY
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
18 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 May 2023
Latest MOT test
27 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC57 MLY was last recorded at 114,373 miles on 27 May 2022, 10,714 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,659 miles · 21 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
10,714 miles
Average per year
8,643 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 114,373 miles
  • 2020 – 103,659 miles
  • 2019 – 93,212 miles
  • 2018 – 81,744 miles
  • 2017 – 69,834 miles
  • 2016 – 60,917 miles
  • 2015 – 53,043 miles
  • 2014 – 45,720 miles
  • 2012 – 34,482 miles
  • 2011 – 21,154 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,373 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBRAKE PEDAL SPONGY
  • AdvisoryCOOLANT ON MINIMUM MARK
  • AdvisoryENGINE OIL LOW
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEEDS ATTENTION (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryService brake grabbing slightly ALL AROUND (1.2.1 (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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Bonnet stay clip missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear most seats not presented for test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,373 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    114,373 miles
    Test number
    191304126676
    • AdvisoryBRAKE PEDAL SPONGY
    • AdvisoryCOOLANT ON MINIMUM MARK
    • AdvisoryENGINE OIL LOW
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEEDS ATTENTION (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake grabbing slightly ALL AROUND (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Fail114,373 miles (+10,714)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,373 miles
    Test number
    780592635036
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBRAKE PEDAL SPONGY
    • AdvisoryCOOLANT ON MINIMUM MARK
    • AdvisoryENGINE OIL LOW
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEEDS ATTENTION (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake grabbing slightly ALL AROUND (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Pass103,659 miles (+7,658)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    103,659 miles
    Test number
    519352014556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,001 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,001 miles
    Test number
    688395498978
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail96,001 miles (+2,789)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,001 miles
    Test number
    881307337220
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass93,212 miles (+102)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    93,212 miles
    Test number
    365909533065
    • AdvisoryBonnet stay clip missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear most seats not presented for test
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Fail93,110 miles (+11,366)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,110 miles
    Test number
    897654018077
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested Due to tyres & park brake lever travel (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryBonnet stay clip missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear most seats not presented for test
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Pass81,744 miles (+11,910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    81,744 miles
    Test number
    628037407713
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass69,834 miles (+8,917)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    69,834 miles
    Test number
    713557355382
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both inner bushes Both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both inner bushes Both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass60,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    60,917 miles
    Test number
    155548224657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail60,917 miles (+7,874)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,917 miles
    Test number
    973016398527
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass53,043 miles (+7,323)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    53,043 miles
    Test number
    889475805062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,720 miles (+11,238)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    45,720 miles
    Test number
    735682704091
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre inner edge worn

  14. Pass34,482 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    34,482 miles
    Test number
    488163952354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail34,479 miles (+13,325)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,479 miles
    Test number
    685333152383
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass21,154 miles (+4,681)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    21,154 miles
    Test number
    405513461483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail16,473 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,473 miles
    Test number
    388358521083
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass16,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    16,473 miles
    Test number
    558188021004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC57 MLY

Does LC57 MLY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC57 MLY expired on 26 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC57 MLY?
The MOT on LC57 MLY expired on 26 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC57 MLY done?
LC57 MLY was recorded at 114,373 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2022, an average of 8,643 miles a year.
Has LC57 MLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC57 MLY has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LC57 MLY 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 MLY find?
LC57 MLY passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2022 with 8 advisories: brake pedal spongy; coolant on minimum mark; engine oil low, and 5 more.

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