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2008 KIA CARENS
General Information
- Registration LE57LSU
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model CARENS
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1991cc
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- Expires 09 Dec 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 88,163 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 83,462 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 83,461 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 78,516 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2024 7 Jun 20262 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 78,516 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
1 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 74,111 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2023 7 Jun 202621 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 73,961 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
3 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 69,817 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2022 7 Jun 20263 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 69,816 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
29 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 66,459 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
1 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 62,306 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2020 7 Jun 20262 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 58,673 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/65/15 PLUS OVER MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED SAFE USE DATE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- VERY LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL TO PARK BRAKE
24 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 57,365 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge heavily worn (4.1.E.1)
- Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum on minimum (2.3.1)
- Offside Rear tyre heavily perished
25 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 54,107 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2018 7 Jun 202625 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 54,097 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
21 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 48,989 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2017 7 Jun 202621 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 44,334 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 39,100 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 34,692 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2014 7 Jun 20269 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 34,663 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,481 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,102 MI
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LE57LSU was registered on 2008-02-01
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