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Kia Carens

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc

LD08 VSFMOT history

LD08 VSF is a blue diesel Kia Carens first used on 11 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 149,309 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Nov 2023
Mileage
149,309 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,093 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 VSF
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
11 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 VSF was last recorded at 149,309 miles on 8 Oct 2022, 11,569 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,740 miles · 3 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
11,569 miles
Average per year
11,093 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 149,309 miles
  • 2021 – 137,740 miles
  • 2020 – 127,240 miles
  • 2019 – 115,622 miles
  • 2018 – 103,339 miles
  • 2017 – 100,320 miles
  • 2016 – 84,595 miles
  • 2015 – 75,703 miles
  • 2014 – 61,943 miles
  • 2013 – 48,356 miles
  • 2012 – 34,686 miles
  • 2011 – 21,509 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,309 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front tyres worn on inner edges both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,309 miles (+11,569)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    149,309 miles
    Test number
    448398267670
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass137,740 miles (+318)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    137,740 miles
    Test number
    919827521686
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside nearside (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail137,422 miles (+10,182)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,422 miles
    Test number
    395511718446
    • MajorFront Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction air freshners (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected pad carrier damaged (1.1.21 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass127,240 miles (+11,618)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    127,240 miles
    Test number
    729168676343
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass115,622 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,622 miles
    Test number
    864112508528
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges both

  6. Fail115,622 miles (+4,164)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,622 miles
    Test number
    144840016606
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges both

  7. Pass111,458 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2020
    Odometer
    111,458 miles
    Test number
    191045594455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail111,383 miles (+8,044)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,383 miles
    Test number
    977819267471
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  9. Pass103,339 miles (+498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    103,339 miles
    Test number
    382394495689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail102,841 miles (+2,521)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,841 miles
    Test number
    662206355829
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass100,320 miles (+47)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    100,320 miles
    Test number
    373578418620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail100,273 miles (+5,146)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,273 miles
    Test number
    955808590537
    • FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing clip missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing clip missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass95,127 miles (+10,532)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    95,127 miles
    Test number
    115313388494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  14. Pass84,595 miles (+8,892)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    84,595 miles
    Test number
    583892799378
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass75,703 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    75,703 miles
    Test number
    216620455009
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  16. Fail75,703 miles (+13,760)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,703 miles
    Test number
    769299145026
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  17. Pass61,943 miles (+13,587)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    61,943 miles
    Test number
    168107684489
    • NoteBoth front brakes binding
    • NoteWipers smearing windscreen

  18. Pass48,356 miles (+13,670)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    48,356 miles
    Test number
    179329993064
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is cracking and has some cuts.
    • NoteOffside front wheel is slightly bent.

  19. Pass34,686 miles (+13,177)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    34,686 miles
    Test number
    189352682433
    • NoteNearside front wheel is slightly bent.

  20. Pass21,509 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    21,509 miles
    Test number
    498501191033
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside front wheel is slightly bent.

  21. Fail21,509 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,509 miles
    Test number
    797931791061
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside front wheel is slightly bent.

Questions about LD08 VSF

Does LD08 VSF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 VSF expired on 2 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 VSF?
The MOT on LD08 VSF expired on 2 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 VSF done?
LD08 VSF was recorded at 149,309 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2022, an average of 11,093 miles a year.
Has LD08 VSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 VSF has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LD08 VSF 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 VSF find?
LD08 VSF passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush, and 2 more.

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