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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,794 cc

LM54 UAPMOT history

LM54 UAP is a black petrol Kia Carens first used on 27 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 83,077 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2024
Mileage
83,077 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,206 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 UAP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,794 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 UAP was last recorded at 83,077 miles on 10 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Mar 2023: 83,077 miles, lower than 83,546 miles on 1 Mar 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
83,546 miles · 1 Mar 2022
Average per year
4,206 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 83,077 miles
  • 2022 – 83,546 miles
  • 2021 – 69,898 miles
  • 2020 – 66,359 miles
  • 2019 – 59,218 miles
  • 2018 – 53,301 miles
  • 2017 – 51,593 miles
  • 2016 – 49,617 miles
  • 2015 – 46,800 miles
  • 2014 – 43,119 miles
  • 2013 – 40,078 miles
  • 2012 – 36,953 miles
  • 2011 – 33,023 miles
  • 2010 – 29,187 miles
  • 2009 – 24,689 miles
  • 2008 – 19,463 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,077 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (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.

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,077 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    83,077 miles
    Test number
    799360895873
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail83,077 miles (-469)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,077 miles
    Test number
    951160365109
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass83,546 miles (+13,648)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    83,546 miles
    Test number
    958429871056
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass69,898 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    69,898 miles
    Test number
    116950050100
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail69,898 miles (+3,539)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,898 miles
    Test number
    725013967024
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass66,359 miles (+7,141)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    66,359 miles
    Test number
    136682404899
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass59,218 miles (+5,917)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    59,218 miles
    Test number
    882854356692
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass53,301 miles (+1,708)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    53,301 miles
    Test number
    200772130239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    51,593 miles
    Test number
    835850441844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail51,593 miles (+1,976)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,593 miles
    Test number
    863746323736
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

  11. Pass49,617 miles (+2,817)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    49,617 miles
    Test number
    862972804284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,800 miles (+3,681)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    46,800 miles
    Test number
    135345215425
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

  13. Pass43,119 miles (+3,041)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    43,119 miles
    Test number
    157510524439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,078 miles (+3,125)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    40,078 miles
    Test number
    146939823072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    36,953 miles
    Test number
    658969612057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail36,953 miles (+3,930)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,953 miles
    Test number
    138288812425
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass33,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    33,023 miles
    Test number
    366250621003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail33,023 miles (+3,836)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,023 miles
    Test number
    796180121065
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass29,187 miles (+4,498)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    29,187 miles
    Test number
    430908220095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,689 miles (+5,226)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    24,689 miles
    Test number
    431600729075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,463 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    19,463 miles
    Test number
    652815128020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail19,373 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,373 miles
    Test number
    884566718087
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Questions about LM54 UAP

Does LM54 UAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 UAP expired on 12 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 UAP?
The MOT on LM54 UAP expired on 12 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 UAP done?
LM54 UAP was recorded at 83,077 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2023, an average of 4,206 miles a year.
Has LM54 UAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 UAP has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LM54 UAP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Mar 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM54 UAP find?
LM54 UAP passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both.

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