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Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,991 cc

LS59 RKUMOT history

LS59 RKU is a silver diesel Kia Carens first used on 29 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2025 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 155,679 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Feb 2025
Mileage
155,679 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2024
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,622 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 RKU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 RKU was last recorded at 155,679 miles on 8 Feb 2024, 13,121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,558 miles · 4 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
13,121 miles
Average per year
10,622 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 155,679 miles
  • 2022 – 142,558 miles
  • 2021 – 129,296 miles
  • 2020 – 126,799 miles
  • 2019 – 118,742 miles
  • 2018 – 103,712 miles
  • 2017 – 91,030 miles
  • 2016 – 79,447 miles
  • 2015 – 67,604 miles
  • 2014 – 55,041 miles
  • 2013 – 42,495 miles
  • 2012 – 34,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,679 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,679 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    155,679 miles
    Test number
    376444683306
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail155,678 miles (+13,120)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,678 miles
    Test number
    605138862218
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass142,558 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    142,558 miles
    Test number
    681739621285
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail142,558 miles (+13,262)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,558 miles
    Test number
    955586220879
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass129,296 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    129,296 miles
    Test number
    109384730683
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail129,292 miles (+2,493)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,292 miles
    Test number
    203162635541
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass126,799 miles (+8,057)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    126,799 miles
    Test number
    748031981357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,742 miles (+15,030)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    118,742 miles
    Test number
    634266360682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,712 miles (+12,682)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    103,712 miles
    Test number
    477204088110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,030 miles (+11,583)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    91,030 miles
    Test number
    111322292395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,447 miles (+11,843)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    79,447 miles
    Test number
    705817003065
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have wear to inner edges

  12. Pass67,604 miles (+12,563)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    67,604 miles
    Test number
    680720945814
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass55,041 miles (+223)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,041 miles
    Test number
    315983574290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,818 miles (+12,323)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,818 miles
    Test number
    785085164255
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass42,495 miles (+8,174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    42,495 miles
    Test number
    515844873225
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass34,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    34,321 miles
    Test number
    335649742470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 RKU

Does LS59 RKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 RKU expired on 7 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 RKU?
The MOT on LS59 RKU expired on 7 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 RKU done?
LS59 RKU was recorded at 155,679 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2024, an average of 10,622 miles a year.
Has LS59 RKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 RKU has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LS59 RKU 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 LS59 RKU find?
LS59 RKU passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2024 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive.

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