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Green · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc

LL08 PJLMOT history

LL08 PJL is a green diesel Kia Carens first used on 21 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 128,402 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Sept 2027
Mileage
128,402 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 PJL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 PJL was last recorded at 128,402 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 63 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,339 miles · 17 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
63 miles
Average per year
7,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,402 miles
  • 2025 – 120,077 miles
  • 2024 – 113,042 miles
  • 2023 – 92,206 miles
  • 2022 – 71,910 miles
  • 2021 – 62,396 miles
  • 2020 – 60,148 miles
  • 2019 – 57,922 miles
  • 2018 – 55,127 miles
  • 2017 – 52,257 miles
  • 2016 – 47,849 miles
  • 2015 – 41,148 miles
  • 2014 – 33,757 miles
  • 2013 – 27,692 miles
  • 2012 – 21,243 miles
  • 2011 – 15,700 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,402 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Brake backplates on all wheels badly corroded - falling apart

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,402 miles (+63)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    128,402 miles
    Test number
    712589575874
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail128,339 miles (+8,262)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,339 miles
    Test number
    190079492076
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by rear bush (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass120,077 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    120,077 miles
    Test number
    693549674258
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake backplates on all wheels badly corroded - falling apart

  4. Fail120,077 miles (+7,035)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,077 miles
    Test number
    137190022889
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake backplates on all wheels badly corroded - falling apart

  5. Pass113,042 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    113,042 miles
    Test number
    776711300648
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & rubber bushes weak (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake backplates on all wheels badly corroded - falling apart

  6. Fail113,042 miles (+20,836)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,042 miles
    Test number
    384804927889
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill - as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & rubber bushes weak (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake backplates on all wheels badly corroded - falling apart

  7. Pass92,206 miles (+20,296)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    92,206 miles
    Test number
    415258997680
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded in places

  8. Pass71,910 miles (+201)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    71,910 miles
    Test number
    120931222662
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail71,709 miles (+9,313)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,709 miles
    Test number
    619875690229
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed and corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass62,396 miles (+2,248)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    62,396 miles
    Test number
    862408064833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlight Has Condensation
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass60,148 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    60,148 miles
    Test number
    312269100969
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail60,148 miles (+2,226)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,148 miles
    Test number
    184432353353
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass57,922 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    57,922 miles
    Test number
    502679687682
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail57,918 miles (+2,791)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,918 miles
    Test number
    750449727672
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass55,127 miles (+2,870)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    55,127 miles
    Test number
    841160494382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  16. Pass52,257 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    52,257 miles
    Test number
    488621641105
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  17. Fail52,255 miles (+4,406)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,255 miles
    Test number
    406029419485
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  18. Pass47,849 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    47,849 miles
    Test number
    491077848729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,848 miles (+6,700)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,848 miles
    Test number
    637259435280
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass41,148 miles (+7,391)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,148 miles
    Test number
    799963485019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,757 miles (+6,065)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    33,757 miles
    Test number
    877686364012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,692 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    27,692 miles
    Test number
    498438373003
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail27,691 miles (+6,448)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,691 miles
    Test number
    979138573064
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass21,243 miles (+5,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    21,243 miles
    Test number
    229363472015
    • 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)

  25. Pass15,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    15,700 miles
    Test number
    479393471025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 PJL

Does LL08 PJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 PJL is valid until 12 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 PJL?
The MOT on LL08 PJL is valid until 12 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 PJL done?
LL08 PJL was recorded at 128,402 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 7,300 miles a year.
Has LL08 PJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 PJL has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LL08 PJL 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 PJL find?
LL08 PJL passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 9 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded, and 6 more.

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