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Kia Carens

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc

LD08 NKAMOT history

LD08 NKA is a silver diesel Kia Carens first used on 9 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 116,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jul 2026
Mileage
116,696 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,254 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 NKA
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
9 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 NKA was last recorded at 116,696 miles on 30 Jun 2025, 275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,421 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
275 miles
Average per year
7,254 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,696 miles
  • 2024 – 102,075 miles
  • 2023 – 95,237 miles
  • 2022 – 82,570 miles
  • 2021 – 75,758 miles
  • 2020 – 71,855 miles
  • 2018 – 64,614 miles
  • 2017 – 48,388 miles
  • 2016 – 38,997 miles
  • 2015 – 30,773 miles
  • 2014 – 22,604 miles
  • 2013 – 20,786 miles
  • 2012 – 17,447 miles
  • 2011 – 13,320 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,696 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,696 miles (+275)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    116,696 miles
    Test number
    818142009218
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail116,421 miles (+14,346)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,421 miles
    Test number
    402705965664
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass102,075 miles (+6)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    102,075 miles
    Test number
    243756380707
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail102,069 miles (+6,832)11 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,069 miles
    Test number
    751542110532
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass95,237 miles (+12,667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    95,237 miles
    Test number
    980613137604
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass82,570 miles (+6,812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    82,570 miles
    Test number
    483193405779
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass75,758 miles (+3,903)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    75,758 miles
    Test number
    186941418585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,855 miles (+7,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    71,855 miles
    Test number
    614656034588
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass64,614 miles (+5,898)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    64,614 miles
    Test number
    712348766662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,716 miles (+10,328)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    58,716 miles
    Test number
    883157190246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    48,388 miles
    Test number
    808788457892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail48,388 miles (+9,391)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,388 miles
    Test number
    492626463570
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass38,997 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    38,997 miles
    Test number
    313569601352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre

  14. Fail38,997 miles (+8,224)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,997 miles
    Test number
    726533361646
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/16 cords exposed (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/16 cords exposed (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre

  15. Pass30,773 miles (+8,169)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    30,773 miles
    Test number
    189542775017
    • NoteFront wipers smear screen
    • NoteStone chips to front screen

  16. Pass22,604 miles (+1,818)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    22,604 miles
    Test number
    538562074031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,786 miles (+3,339)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    20,786 miles
    Test number
    839745003155
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  18. Pass17,447 miles (+4,127)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    17,447 miles
    Test number
    178118182405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    13,320 miles
    Test number
    115310591060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 NKA

Does LD08 NKA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 NKA expired on 23 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 NKA?
The MOT on LD08 NKA expired on 23 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 NKA done?
LD08 NKA was recorded at 116,696 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2025, an average of 7,254 miles a year.
Has LD08 NKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 NKA has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 NKA 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 NKA find?
LD08 NKA passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear nail in tyre, and 2 more.

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