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Kia Carens

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc

LD08 VRJMOT history

LD08 VRJ is a blue diesel Kia Carens first used on 4 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 119,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
119,365 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 VRJ
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 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 VRJ was last recorded at 119,365 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 1,819 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Mar 2016: 49,249 miles, lower than 49,410 miles on 19 Mar 2015.

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
117,546 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,819 miles
Average per year
6,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,365 miles
  • 2025 – 117,546 miles
  • 2024 – 110,290 miles
  • 2023 – 101,597 miles
  • 2022 – 90,320 miles
  • 2021 – 81,410 miles
  • 2020 – 69,630 miles
  • 2019 – 58,505 miles
  • 2018 – 56,421 miles
  • 2017 – 52,596 miles
  • 2016 – 49,249 miles
  • 2015 – 49,410 miles
  • 2014 – 40,793 miles
  • 2013 – 37,495 miles
  • 2012 – 31,421 miles
  • 2011 – 18,903 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,365 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,365 miles (+1,819)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    119,365 miles
    Test number
    205789254875
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass117,546 miles (+7,256)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    117,546 miles
    Test number
    234161064753
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body panel dented
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle corroded

  3. Pass110,290 miles (+8,693)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    110,290 miles
    Test number
    875350348757
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Pass101,597 miles (+11,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    101,597 miles
    Test number
    913089816690
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper damaged

  5. Pass90,320 miles (+8,910)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    90,320 miles
    Test number
    927641674604
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass81,410 miles (+11,780)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    81,410 miles
    Test number
    890574760868
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  7. Pass69,630 miles (+11,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    69,630 miles
    Test number
    479658352322
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass58,505 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,505 miles
    Test number
    247363760585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail58,505 miles (+2,084)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,505 miles
    Test number
    384497305580
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass56,421 miles (+3,825)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    56,421 miles
    Test number
    114607497290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,596 miles (+3,347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    52,596 miles
    Test number
    523192598677
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers smearing.

  12. Pass49,249 miles (-161)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    49,249 miles
    Test number
    748808627837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,410 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    49,410 miles
    Test number
    768758975022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear wiper torn

  14. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    338514294005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,793 miles (+3,298)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,793 miles
    Test number
    845723794014
    • FailureSteering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

  16. Pass37,495 miles (+6,074)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    37,495 miles
    Test number
    328717883052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished between the treads

  17. Pass31,421 miles (+12,518)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    31,421 miles
    Test number
    126645292483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,903 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    18,903 miles
    Test number
    969218181049
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LD08 VRJ

Does LD08 VRJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 VRJ is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 VRJ?
The MOT on LD08 VRJ is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 VRJ done?
LD08 VRJ was recorded at 119,365 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 6,472 miles a year.
Has LD08 VRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 VRJ has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on LD08 VRJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Mar 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD08 VRJ find?
LD08 VRJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 1 more.

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