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Kia Carens

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc

LD08 NKUMOT history

LD08 NKU is a silver diesel Kia Carens first used on 9 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2024 and it has passed 14 of 26 MOT tests, with 154,356 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2024
Mileage
154,356 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2023
MOT tests
26
14 passed · 12 failed
Per year
10,819 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 NKU
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 10 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 NKU was last recorded at 154,356 miles on 11 Oct 2023, 178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,178 miles · 5 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
178 miles
Average per year
10,819 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 154,356 miles
  • 2022 – 149,560 miles
  • 2021 – 129,136 miles
  • 2020 – 109,376 miles
  • 2019 – 86,670 miles
  • 2018 – 75,752 miles
  • 2017 – 71,399 miles
  • 2016 – 64,056 miles
  • 2015 – 57,530 miles
  • 2014 – 46,234 miles
  • 2013 – 39,016 miles
  • 2012 – 29,385 miles
  • 2011 – 18,928 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,356 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens damaged
  • AdvisoryEml onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,356 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    154,356 miles
    Test number
    209493664452
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryEml on

  2. Fail154,356 miles (+178)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,356 miles
    Test number
    351092455309
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryEml on

  3. Fail154,178 miles (+289)8 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,178 miles
    Test number
    769483156003
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail153,889 miles (+4,329)1 dangerous8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,889 miles
    Test number
    141049015472
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  5. Pass149,560 miles (+20,424)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    149,560 miles
    Test number
    186919259402
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot Slightly insecure Both
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass129,136 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    129,136 miles
    Test number
    344752701379
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail129,136 miles (+19,760)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,136 miles
    Test number
    432032611165
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass109,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    109,376 miles
    Test number
    877269197806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail109,376 miles (+22,706)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,376 miles
    Test number
    376287074633
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working BOTH REARS NOT WORKING (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass86,670 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    86,670 miles
    Test number
    343839639758
    • 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))

  11. Fail86,669 miles (+8)1 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,669 miles
    Test number
    870915539908
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail86,661 miles (+10,909)3 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,661 miles
    Test number
    394900043415
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousBoth front tyres very badly worn on inner edges
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  13. Pass75,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    75,752 miles
    Test number
    146529752380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail75,752 miles (+4,353)3 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,752 miles
    Test number
    627591175681
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass71,399 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    71,399 miles
    Test number
    179351297491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,384 miles (+7,328)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,384 miles
    Test number
    423381535970
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass64,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    64,056 miles
    Test number
    251835534471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,056 miles (+6,526)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,056 miles
    Test number
    279707614951
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass57,530 miles (+3,276)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    57,530 miles
    Test number
    729448788188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    54,254 miles
    Test number
    355120495088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail54,253 miles (+8,019)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,253 miles
    Test number
    246090995020
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  22. Pass46,234 miles (+7,218)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    46,234 miles
    Test number
    665538574036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,016 miles (+9,631)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    39,016 miles
    Test number
    357398573095
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront wipers smearing

  24. Pass29,385 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    29,385 miles
    Test number
    595815792012
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

  25. Fail29,385 miles (+10,457)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,385 miles
    Test number
    878985992054
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

  26. Pass18,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    18,928 miles
    Test number
    896325391068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 NKU

Does LD08 NKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 NKU expired on 10 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 NKU?
The MOT on LD08 NKU expired on 10 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 NKU done?
LD08 NKU was recorded at 154,356 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2023, an average of 10,819 miles a year.
Has LD08 NKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 NKU has failed 12 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LD08 NKU 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 NKU find?
LD08 NKU passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip; central front oil leak, but not excessive engine; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 6 more.

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