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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc

LL08 LJJMOT history

LL08 LJJ is a black diesel Kia Carens first used on 22 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 19 Apr 2023 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 104,109 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Apr 2023
Mileage
104,109 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2022
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 LJJ
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
22 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 LJJ was last recorded at 104,109 miles on 20 Apr 2022, 5,089 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,020 miles · 8 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
5,089 miles
Average per year
8,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 104,109 miles
  • 2021 – 99,020 miles
  • 2020 – 93,119 miles
  • 2018 – 85,349 miles
  • 2017 – 80,840 miles
  • 2016 – 76,412 miles
  • 2015 – 67,993 miles
  • 2014 – 54,259 miles
  • 2013 – 41,678 miles
  • 2012 – 27,948 miles
  • 2011 – 14,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,109 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,109 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    104,109 miles
    Test number
    918771234242
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail104,109 miles (+5,089)2 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,109 miles
    Test number
    172115851043
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass99,020 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    99,020 miles
    Test number
    154203997486
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear back light slightly damaged on cover
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail99,020 miles (+5,901)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,020 miles
    Test number
    788663627922
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear back light slightly damaged on cover
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass93,119 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    93,119 miles
    Test number
    467897583180
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail93,119 miles (+7,770)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,119 miles
    Test number
    170485696758
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass85,349 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    85,349 miles
    Test number
    101854241185
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail85,346 miles (+4,506)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,346 miles
    Test number
    243190006809
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass80,840 miles (+4,428)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    80,840 miles
    Test number
    713344909105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass76,412 miles (+8,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    76,412 miles
    Test number
    974237658450
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both side (2.2.A.1b)

  11. Pass67,993 miles (+13,734)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    67,993 miles
    Test number
    345393325289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,259 miles (+12,581)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    54,259 miles
    Test number
    136182944130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,678 miles (+13,730)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    41,678 miles
    Test number
    809108333197
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass27,948 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    27,948 miles
    Test number
    915320042183
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail27,948 miles (+13,700)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,948 miles
    Test number
    665030042147
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass14,248 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    14,248 miles
    Test number
    199499131156
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wall slighty demaged
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wall slighty demaged
    • NoteRear seat belts not tested

Questions about LL08 LJJ

Does LL08 LJJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL08 LJJ expired on 19 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL08 LJJ?
The MOT on LL08 LJJ expired on 19 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL08 LJJ done?
LL08 LJJ was recorded at 104,109 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2022, an average of 8,228 miles a year.
Has LL08 LJJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 LJJ has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LL08 LJJ 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 LL08 LJJ find?
LL08 LJJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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