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Kia Carens

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc

LE57 RTUMOT history

LE57 RTU is a black diesel Kia Carens first used on 25 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 3 Feb 2023 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 185,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Feb 2023
Mileage
185,302 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2022
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
14,918 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 RTU
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
25 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 RTU was last recorded at 185,302 miles on 4 Feb 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,300 miles · 27 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
14,918 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 185,302 miles
  • 2021 – 174,860 miles
  • 2020 – 159,258 miles
  • 2019 – 133,261 miles
  • 2018 – 116,698 miles
  • 2017 – 102,359 miles
  • 2016 – 86,978 miles
  • 2014 – 72,812 miles
  • 2013 – 66,378 miles
  • 2012 – 49,087 miles
  • 2011 – 34,126 miles
  • 2010 – 18,871 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,302 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer slightly corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBoth number plate lamps dimRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside 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)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,302 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    185,302 miles
    Test number
    712913798483
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth number plate lamps dim

  2. Fail185,300 miles (+10,440)3 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,300 miles
    Test number
    813727386494
    • MajorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth number plate lamps dim

  3. Pass174,860 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    174,860 miles
    Test number
    363176547703
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail174,860 miles (+15,602)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,860 miles
    Test number
    103817054643
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass159,258 miles (+25,997)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    159,258 miles
    Test number
    713048114142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass133,261 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    133,261 miles
    Test number
    349308187197
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin All around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front wishbones front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Border line pass (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail133,261 miles (+16,563)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,261 miles
    Test number
    477085021763
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin All around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front wishbones front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Border line pass (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass116,698 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    116,698 miles
    Test number
    519664327601
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s pad close to MOT limit of 1.5mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHeavy oil leaks
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald on inner edge [worn close to cords]
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front wishbones front bushes (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail116,698 miles (+14,339)9 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,698 miles
    Test number
    757394843749
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s pad close to MOT limit of 1.5mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHeavy oil leaks
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald on inner edge [worn close to cords]
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front wishbones front bushes (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass102,359 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    102,359 miles
    Test number
    599968389134
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Fail102,350 miles (+15,372)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,350 miles
    Test number
    549894414837
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryHeadlight aim adjusted

  12. Pass86,978 miles (+14,166)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    86,978 miles
    Test number
    812472847014
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn/lipped
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads look low
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low-added 2 litres

  13. Pass72,812 miles (+6,434)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    72,812 miles
    Test number
    467483644394
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  14. Pass66,378 miles (+3,022)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    66,378 miles
    Test number
    265203243359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,356 miles (+14,269)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,356 miles
    Test number
    927189133377
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass49,087 miles (+14,961)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    49,087 miles
    Test number
    846427822313
    • NoteFront number plate starting to deteriorate

  17. Pass34,126 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    34,126 miles
    Test number
    916293731348
    • NoteExhaust becoming corroded
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs becoming worn and lipped
    • NoteInspection cover fitted above engine
    • NoteRear seats folded away - rear seat-belts not tested

  18. Fail34,126 miles (+15,255)3 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,126 miles
    Test number
    916873631392
    • FailureCentre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteExhaust becoming corroded
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs becoming worn and lipped
    • NoteInspection cover fitted above engine
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on edges
    • NoteO/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge and feathering on outer edge
    • NoteRear seats folded away - rear seat-belts not tested
    • NoteRear tyres low on tread,perishing and cracking up

  19. Pass18,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    18,871 miles
    Test number
    784043640349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE57 RTU

Does LE57 RTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE57 RTU expired on 3 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE57 RTU?
The MOT on LE57 RTU expired on 3 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE57 RTU done?
LE57 RTU was recorded at 185,302 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2022, an average of 14,918 miles a year.
Has LE57 RTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 RTU has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LE57 RTU 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 RTU find?
LE57 RTU passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2022 with 8 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear outer slightly corroded; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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