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Kia Carens

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,991 cc

LE04 DNUMOT history

LE04 DNU is a blue diesel Kia Carens first used on 12 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 95,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
95,099 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,307 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 DNU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 DNU was last recorded at 95,099 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,085 miles · 18 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
4,307 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,099 miles
  • 2025 – 91,175 miles
  • 2024 – 87,853 miles
  • 2023 – 86,085 miles
  • 2022 – 83,190 miles
  • 2021 – 80,229 miles
  • 2020 – 78,321 miles
  • 2019 – 75,035 miles
  • 2018 – 71,917 miles
  • 2017 – 69,204 miles
  • 2016 – 65,521 miles
  • 2015 – 61,835 miles
  • 2014 – 57,641 miles
  • 2013 – 51,611 miles
  • 2012 – 45,174 miles
  • 2011 – 36,890 miles
  • 2010 – 29,469 miles
  • 2009 – 20,065 miles
  • 2008 – 18,062 miles
  • 2007 – 14,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,099 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson top strut mount has slight playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

33 tests since 17 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,099 miles (+14)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    95,099 miles
    Test number
    390565803193
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson top strut mount has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail95,085 miles (+3,910)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,085 miles
    Test number
    264276660085
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson top strut mount has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass91,175 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    91,175 miles
    Test number
    448310047461
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail91,175 miles (+3,322)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,175 miles
    Test number
    952755934669
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass87,853 miles (+1,768)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    87,853 miles
    Test number
    622278949001
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass86,085 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    86,085 miles
    Test number
    635392638656
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate is cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Top suspension strut mount has slight free play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill is corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  7. Fail86,085 miles (+2,895)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,085 miles
    Test number
    849686503467
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate is cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Top suspension strut mount has slight free play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill is corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  8. Pass83,190 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    83,190 miles
    Test number
    745908913149
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail83,190 miles (+2,961)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,190 miles
    Test number
    715582223898
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass80,229 miles (+1,908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    80,229 miles
    Test number
    641171203199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass78,321 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    78,321 miles
    Test number
    692599073987
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail78,321 miles (+3,286)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,321 miles
    Test number
    729158645900
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass75,035 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    75,035 miles
    Test number
    864596370811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front strut top mount play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Fail75,035 miles (+3,118)2 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,035 miles
    Test number
    109137513101
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front strut top mount play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Pass71,917 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    71,917 miles
    Test number
    338858593226
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail71,917 miles (+2,713)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,917 miles
    Test number
    511797225894
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass69,204 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    69,204 miles
    Test number
    150948378643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

  18. Fail69,203 miles (+3,682)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,203 miles
    Test number
    451184652361
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass65,521 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    65,521 miles
    Test number
    541371275474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

  20. Fail65,521 miles (+3,686)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,521 miles
    Test number
    681627328713
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

  21. Fail61,835 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,835 miles
    Test number
    505739265033
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass61,835 miles (+4,194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,835 miles
    Test number
    539679765078
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass57,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,641 miles
    Test number
    679862574082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail57,641 miles (+6,030)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,641 miles
    Test number
    536231874092
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass51,611 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    51,611 miles
    Test number
    696643973009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres stepping

  26. Fail51,611 miles (+6,437)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,611 miles
    Test number
    857633373007
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres stepping

  27. Pass45,174 miles (+8,284)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,174 miles
    Test number
    278853372043
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside front wheel has been rubbing the inner wing but is not at time of test

  28. Pass36,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,890 miles
    Test number
    179527561481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail36,890 miles (+7,421)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,890 miles
    Test number
    938897761040
    • 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)

  30. Pass29,469 miles (+9,404)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    29,469 miles
    Test number
    964812860068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass20,065 miles (+2,003)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    20,065 miles
    Test number
    514536589068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass18,062 miles (+3,426)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    18,062 miles
    Test number
    380162798129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass14,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    14,636 miles
    Test number
    112268997177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE04 DNU

Does LE04 DNU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE04 DNU is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE04 DNU?
The MOT on LE04 DNU is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE04 DNU done?
LE04 DNU was recorded at 95,099 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 4,307 miles a year.
Has LE04 DNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 DNU has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LE04 DNU 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 LE04 DNU find?
LE04 DNU passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front macpherson top strut mount has slight play; nearside rear lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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