Kia Carens
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc
LD08 DFKMOT history
LD08 DFK is a silver diesel Kia Carens first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 139,367 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 139,367 mi
- At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,039 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD08 DFK
- 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 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD08 DFK was last recorded at 139,367 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 9,611 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 129,756 miles · 1 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9,611 miles
- Average per year
- 7,039 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 139,367 miles
- 2024 – 129,756 miles
- 2023 – 125,666 miles
- 2022 – 119,239 miles
- 2021 – 113,394 miles
- 2020 – 110,285 miles
- 2019 – 101,523 miles
- 2018 – 90,350 miles
- 2017 – 80,363 miles
- 2016 – 68,953 miles
- 2015 – 60,339 miles
- 2014 – 52,059 miles
- 2013 – 42,493 miles
- 2012 – 40,050 miles
- 2011 – 35,764 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass139,367 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Both Front Tyres are worn smooth on the inner edges.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Hand brake traval
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
22 tests since 15 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,367 miles (+9,611)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 139,367 miles
- Test number
- 573897330867
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass129,756 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 129,756 miles
- Test number
- 828707147763
- AdvisoryBoth Front Tyres are worn smooth on the inner edges.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail129,755 miles (+4,089)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,755 miles
- Test number
- 244903212533
- 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))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth Front Tyres are worn smooth on the inner edges.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass125,666 miles (+36)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 125,666 miles
- Test number
- 992439554242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,630 miles (+6,391)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,630 miles
- Test number
- 153472966528
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass119,239 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 119,239 miles
- Test number
- 725141034971
- AdvisoryHand brake traval
Fail119,239 miles (+5,845)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,239 miles
- Test number
- 984048580334
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHand brake traval
Pass113,394 miles (+3,109)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 113,394 miles
- Test number
- 694927776481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,285 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 110,285 miles
- Test number
- 605955362500
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,285 miles (+8,762)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,285 miles
- Test number
- 938683580455
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Pass101,523 miles (+11,173)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 101,523 miles
- Test number
- 657971168310
- AdvisoryCorrosion to sub frames,suspension components/springs/mounts/discs
Pass90,350 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 90,350 miles
- Test number
- 369980679399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,346 miles (+9,983)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,346 miles
- Test number
- 674057421642
- FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass80,363 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 80,363 miles
- Test number
- 894858841326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,363 miles (+11,410)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,363 miles
- Test number
- 970727608204
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass68,953 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 68,953 miles
- Test number
- 545677647421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,953 miles (+8,614)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,953 miles
- Test number
- 349123676739
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass60,339 miles (+8,280)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 60,339 miles
- Test number
- 865580855075
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass52,059 miles (+9,566)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 52,059 miles
- Test number
- 307557334009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,493 miles (+2,443)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 42,493 miles
- Test number
- 166935423458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,050 miles (+4,286)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 40,050 miles
- Test number
- 309861952076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,764 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 35,764 miles
- Test number
- 707526741005
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Questions about LD08 DFK
- Does LD08 DFK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 DFK is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LD08 DFK?
- The MOT on LD08 DFK is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD08 DFK done?
- LD08 DFK was recorded at 139,367 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 7,039 miles a year.
- Has LD08 DFK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD08 DFK has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on LD08 DFK 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 DFK find?
- LD08 DFK passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.
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