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Kia Carens

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc

LD08 VPVMOT history

LD08 VPV is a blue diesel Kia Carens first used on 4 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 75,919 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
75,919 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,528 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 VPV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 VPV was last recorded at 75,919 miles on 26 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Mar 2026: 75,919 miles, lower than 79,718 miles on 20 Mar 2026.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
79,718 miles · 20 Mar 2026
Average per year
3,528 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,919 miles
  • 2025 – 73,395 miles
  • 2024 – 71,688 miles
  • 2023 – 70,326 miles
  • 2022 – 68,898 miles
  • 2021 – 66,567 miles
  • 2020 – 65,198 miles
  • 2019 – 63,968 miles
  • 2018 – 62,332 miles
  • 2017 – 61,659 miles
  • 2016 – 59,455 miles
  • 2015 – 49,409 miles
  • 2014 – 41,042 miles
  • 2013 – 33,791 miles
  • 2012 – 29,110 miles
  • 2011 – 23,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,919 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,919 miles (-3,799)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    75,919 miles
    Test number
    816717704289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail79,718 miles (+6,323)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,718 miles
    Test number
    183193802223
    • MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass73,395 miles (+56)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    73,395 miles
    Test number
    912910468073
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail73,339 miles (+1,651)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,339 miles
    Test number
    178992380557
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass71,688 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    71,688 miles
    Test number
    496796511284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Fail71,688 miles (+1,362)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,688 miles
    Test number
    666311783810
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass70,326 miles (+1,428)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    70,326 miles
    Test number
    173340710974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass68,898 miles (+2,331)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    68,898 miles
    Test number
    794118939838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,567 miles (+1,369)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    66,567 miles
    Test number
    116330794712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,198 miles (+1,230)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,198 miles
    Test number
    250839200548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,968 miles (+1,636)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    63,968 miles
    Test number
    802319666140
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have worn edges and tread starting to peal.
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers only just clear the screen.

  12. Pass62,332 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    62,332 miles
    Test number
    692892307574
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail62,332 miles (+673)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,332 miles
    Test number
    269201810342
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass61,659 miles (+2,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    61,659 miles
    Test number
    276476030672
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn off on inner edges and slight cuts (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass59,455 miles (+10,046)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,455 miles
    Test number
    486940867710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,409 miles (+8,367)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    49,409 miles
    Test number
    236035065019
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteHas tiny stone chips in front windscreen

  17. Pass41,042 miles (+7,251)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    41,042 miles
    Test number
    556930174097
    • NoteFront pads getting low
    • NoteOsr tyre tread wearing inner side tread low inner side
    • NoteParking brake ad justment

  18. Pass33,791 miles (+4,681)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    33,791 miles
    Test number
    156284573070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  19. Pass29,110 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    29,110 miles
    Test number
    896559182069
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on the inner edge
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

  20. Fail29,104 miles (+5,859)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,104 miles
    Test number
    236649382083
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on the inner edge
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

  21. Pass23,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    23,245 miles
    Test number
    146430211165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 VPV

Does LD08 VPV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 VPV is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 VPV?
The MOT on LD08 VPV is valid until 30 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 VPV done?
LD08 VPV was recorded at 75,919 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 3,528 miles a year.
Has LD08 VPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 VPV has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 VPV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Mar 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD08 VPV find?
LD08 VPV passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush; rear coil spring corroded both sides, and 1 more.

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