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Kia Carens

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc

LD08 VRMMOT history

LD08 VRM is a blue diesel Kia Carens first used on 4 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2024 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 103,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Apr 2024
Mileage
103,976 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2023
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,282 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 VRM
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 expired on 27 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 VRM was last recorded at 103,976 miles on 17 Apr 2023, 10,208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,768 miles · 19 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
10,208 miles
Average per year
6,282 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 103,976 miles
  • 2022 – 93,768 miles
  • 2021 – 83,715 miles
  • 2019 – 76,224 miles
  • 2018 – 67,187 miles
  • 2017 – 56,028 miles
  • 2016 – 50,812 miles
  • 2015 – 49,207 miles
  • 2014 – 47,049 miles
  • 2013 – 41,257 miles
  • 2012 – 37,507 miles
  • 2011 – 28,331 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,976 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Handbrake travel high.

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.

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,976 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    103,976 miles
    Test number
    163288460868
    • AdvisoryRear Handbrake travel high.

  2. Fail103,976 miles (+10,208)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,976 miles
    Test number
    820287926734
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Handbrake travel high.

  3. Pass93,768 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    93,768 miles
    Test number
    423119554431
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock casing corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock casing corroded.

  4. Fail93,768 miles (+10,053)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,768 miles
    Test number
    324111588414
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock casing corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock casing corroded.

  5. Pass83,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    83,715 miles
    Test number
    286933771538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail83,713 miles (+7,489)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,713 miles
    Test number
    923932543055
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose securing bracket bolt missing

  7. Pass76,224 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,224 miles
    Test number
    851529378679
    • MinorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail76,224 miles (+9,037)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,224 miles
    Test number
    957202457306
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass67,187 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    67,187 miles
    Test number
    242846718569
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail67,187 miles (+11,159)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,187 miles
    Test number
    558470725632
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass56,028 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    56,028 miles
    Test number
    647827178220
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear pads (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail56,028 miles (+5,216)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,028 miles
    Test number
    877857584533
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear pads (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass50,812 miles (+1,605)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    50,812 miles
    Test number
    997986443515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,207 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    49,207 miles
    Test number
    198103215101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail49,207 miles (+2,158)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,207 miles
    Test number
    797372015144
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass47,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    47,049 miles
    Test number
    229690124416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,049 miles (+5,792)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,049 miles
    Test number
    518799514171
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass41,257 miles (+3,750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    41,257 miles
    Test number
    569002313140
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass37,507 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    37,507 miles
    Test number
    278601712411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail37,507 miles (+9,176)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,507 miles
    Test number
    625011212187
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass28,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    28,331 miles
    Test number
    748152591080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 VRM

Does LD08 VRM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 VRM expired on 27 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 VRM?
The MOT on LD08 VRM expired on 27 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 VRM done?
LD08 VRM was recorded at 103,976 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2023, an average of 6,282 miles a year.
Has LD08 VRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 VRM has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LD08 VRM 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 VRM find?
LD08 VRM passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2023 with 1 advisory: rear handbrake travel high..

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