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Kia Carens

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc

LE57 LSUMOT history

LE57 LSU is a black diesel Kia Carens first used on 1 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 88,163 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
88,163 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,419 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 LSU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 LSU was last recorded at 88,163 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 4,701 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,462 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,701 miles
Average per year
4,419 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,163 miles
  • 2024 – 83,462 miles
  • 2023 – 78,516 miles
  • 2022 – 74,111 miles
  • 2021 – 69,817 miles
  • 2020 – 66,459 miles
  • 2019 – 62,306 miles
  • 2018 – 58,673 miles
  • 2017 – 54,107 miles
  • 2016 – 48,989 miles
  • 2015 – 44,334 miles
  • 2014 – 39,100 miles
  • 2013 – 34,692 miles
  • 2012 – 29,481 miles
  • 2011 – 23,102 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,163 miles
  • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass88,163 miles (+4,701)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    88,163 miles
    Test number
    672044448579
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass83,462 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    83,462 miles
    Test number
    358440085625
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail83,461 miles (+4,945)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,461 miles
    Test number
    480420876142
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass78,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    78,516 miles
    Test number
    436372058169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail78,516 miles (+4,405)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,516 miles
    Test number
    243920483942
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass74,111 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    74,111 miles
    Test number
    756288636214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail73,961 miles (+4,144)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,961 miles
    Test number
    205955299491
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass69,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    69,817 miles
    Test number
    372718496261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail69,816 miles (+3,357)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,816 miles
    Test number
    241070653183
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  10. Pass66,459 miles (+4,153)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    66,459 miles
    Test number
    116580477089
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass62,306 miles (+3,633)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,306 miles
    Test number
    640632646535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,673 miles (+1,308)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    58,673 miles
    Test number
    232026008672
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/65/15 PLUS OVER MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED SAFE USE DATE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVERY LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL TO PARK BRAKE

  13. Pass57,365 miles (+3,258)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    57,365 miles
    Test number
    634690654711
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge heavily worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre heavily perished
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum on minimum (2.3.1)

  14. Pass54,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,107 miles
    Test number
    354075739667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail54,097 miles (+5,108)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,097 miles
    Test number
    412297139262
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass48,989 miles (+4,655)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    48,989 miles
    Test number
    730592862484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,334 miles (+5,234)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    44,334 miles
    Test number
    369691515124
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass39,100 miles (+4,408)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    39,100 miles
    Test number
    476050304157
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres heavily split within tread area.
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  19. Pass34,692 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    34,692 miles
    Test number
    277035703493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail34,663 miles (+5,182)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,663 miles
    Test number
    105389493033
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass29,481 miles (+6,379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    29,481 miles
    Test number
    138245512186
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass23,102 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    23,102 miles
    Test number
    138512051071
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LE57 LSU

Does LE57 LSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 LSU is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LE57 LSU?
The MOT on LE57 LSU is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE57 LSU done?
LE57 LSU was recorded at 88,163 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 4,419 miles a year.
Has LE57 LSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 LSU has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LE57 LSU 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 LE57 LSU find?
LE57 LSU passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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