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Kia Carens

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc

LD08 DFGMOT history

LD08 DFG is a grey diesel Kia Carens first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 106,137 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
106,137 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 DFG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 DFG was last recorded at 106,137 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,127 miles · 16 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
5,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,137 miles
  • 2025 – 104,688 miles
  • 2024 – 98,224 miles
  • 2023 – 88,147 miles
  • 2022 – 84,845 miles
  • 2021 – 80,322 miles
  • 2020 – 75,513 miles
  • 2019 – 62,625 miles
  • 2018 – 51,051 miles
  • 2017 – 42,549 miles
  • 2016 – 36,769 miles
  • 2015 – 32,485 miles
  • 2014 – 26,745 miles
  • 2013 – 22,830 miles
  • 2012 – 19,587 miles
  • 2011 – 16,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,137 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear no plate starting to delaminateRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,137 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    106,137 miles
    Test number
    619890838279
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear no plate starting to delaminate

  2. Fail106,127 miles (+1,439)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,127 miles
    Test number
    573073222410
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear no plate starting to delaminate

  3. Pass104,688 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    104,688 miles
    Test number
    656307663642
    • AdvisoryRear no plate in poor condition

  4. Fail104,679 miles (+6,455)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,679 miles
    Test number
    372086353832
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryMil lamp on
    • AdvisoryRear no plate in poor condition

  5. Pass98,224 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    98,224 miles
    Test number
    859052060193
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryRear no plate starting to delaminate

  6. Fail98,224 miles (+10,077)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,224 miles
    Test number
    784658271581
    • Repaired at testDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryRear no plate starting to delaminate

  7. Pass88,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    88,147 miles
    Test number
    446633050368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail88,142 miles (+3,297)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,142 miles
    Test number
    974263456585
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass84,845 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    84,845 miles
    Test number
    410780738664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear no plate starting to delaminate

  10. Fail84,845 miles (+4,523)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,845 miles
    Test number
    689290874315
    • Repaired at testDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear no plate starting to delaminate

  11. Pass80,322 miles (+4,809)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    80,322 miles
    Test number
    159567044962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,513 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    75,513 miles
    Test number
    674709346011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,504 miles (+12,879)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,504 miles
    Test number
    367958556604
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass62,625 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    62,625 miles
    Test number
    571948512460
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  15. Fail62,625 miles (+11,574)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,625 miles
    Test number
    857143003227
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  16. Pass51,051 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    51,051 miles
    Test number
    141192376215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,045 miles (+8,496)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,045 miles
    Test number
    202438401350
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass42,549 miles (+5,780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    42,549 miles
    Test number
    484840976008
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass36,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    36,769 miles
    Test number
    558743700348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail36,769 miles (+4,284)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,769 miles
    Test number
    257622145392
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass32,485 miles (+5,740)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    32,485 miles
    Test number
    207806675085
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing on side wall

  22. Pass26,745 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    26,745 miles
    Test number
    119357384030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail26,555 miles (+3,725)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,555 miles
    Test number
    567880484019
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracking
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking

  24. Pass22,830 miles (+3,243)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    22,830 miles
    Test number
    196568063086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,587 miles (+2,970)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    19,587 miles
    Test number
    659800192008
    • NoteAll tyres cracking

  26. Pass16,617 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    16,617 miles
    Test number
    538894581009
    • NoteOsf tyre starting to split in edge of tread

Questions about LD08 DFG

Does LD08 DFG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 DFG is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 DFG?
The MOT on LD08 DFG is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 DFG done?
LD08 DFG was recorded at 106,137 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 5,976 miles a year.
Has LD08 DFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 DFG has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 DFG 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 LD08 DFG find?
LD08 DFG passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre wearing on inner edge; rear no plate starting to delaminate.

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