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Kia Carens

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc

LD08 NKSMOT history

LD08 NKS is a silver diesel Kia Carens first used on 9 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 162,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Dec 2025
Mileage
162,489 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 NKS
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 8 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 NKS was last recorded at 162,489 miles on 9 Dec 2024, 19,569 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,920 miles · 1 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
19,569 miles
Average per year
11,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 162,489 miles
  • 2023 – 142,920 miles
  • 2022 – 117,161 miles
  • 2021 – 76,774 miles
  • 2019 – 72,325 miles
  • 2018 – 63,031 miles
  • 2017 – 49,210 miles
  • 2016 – 40,014 miles
  • 2015 – 28,620 miles
  • 2014 – 24,479 miles
  • 2013 – 20,298 miles
  • 2012 – 15,084 miles
  • 2011 – 11,423 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,489 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear seat belt locking mechanism trapped under seat

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    162,489 miles
    Test number
    434863526342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail162,489 miles (+19,569)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,489 miles
    Test number
    556630487039
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass142,920 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    142,920 miles
    Test number
    599813742987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail142,920 miles (+25,759)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,920 miles
    Test number
    658621566751
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass117,161 miles (+40,387)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    117,161 miles
    Test number
    787998440099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass76,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    76,774 miles
    Test number
    642653525035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail76,774 miles (+4,449)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,774 miles
    Test number
    572341616418
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps one of two (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass72,325 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,325 miles
    Test number
    583502284212
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail72,325 miles (+9,294)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,325 miles
    Test number
    351916103951
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass63,031 miles (+13,821)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    63,031 miles
    Test number
    119689028060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,210 miles (+9,196)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    49,210 miles
    Test number
    970465080142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,014 miles (+11,394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    40,014 miles
    Test number
    190148634877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass28,620 miles (+11)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    28,620 miles
    Test number
    998258308817
    • DangerousRear seat belt locking mechanism trapped under seat

  14. Fail28,609 miles (+424)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,609 miles
    Test number
    966690224091
    • DangerousRear seat belt locking mechanism trapped under seat
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass28,185 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    28,185 miles
    Test number
    155890075129
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail28,185 miles (+3,706)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,185 miles
    Test number
    257710475109
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass24,479 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    24,479 miles
    Test number
    409324764106
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail24,479 miles (+4,181)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,479 miles
    Test number
    227394464164
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass20,298 miles (+5,214)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    20,298 miles
    Test number
    136876103115
    • 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)

  20. Pass15,084 miles (+3,661)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    15,084 miles
    Test number
    187336082479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,423 miles (+1,700)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    11,423 miles
    Test number
    388930871252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    9,723 miles
    Test number
    137623481418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 NKS

Does LD08 NKS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 NKS expired on 8 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 NKS?
The MOT on LD08 NKS expired on 8 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 NKS done?
LD08 NKS was recorded at 162,489 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2024, an average of 11,140 miles a year.
Has LD08 NKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 NKS has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LD08 NKS 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 NKS find?
LD08 NKS passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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