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AB09 BLB

2010 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,616 mi
Last recorded99,616 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Carens64,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB09 BLB
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 99,616 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm bush slighty cracked/ both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 99,616 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not working (7.1.2 (d))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm bush slighty cracked/ both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 95,489 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 90,297 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 87,112 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 78,136 miles

advise park brake lever travel

Pass 3 Dec 2020 77,163 miles

Park brake service.

Pass 28 Nov 2019 76,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Park brake servive

Pass 4 Dec 2018 75,140 miles

advise park brake lever travel

Pass 8 Dec 2017 74,203 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 74,202 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part hose damaged (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2016 72,080 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 72,080 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 49,275 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 26,643 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 26,643 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 21,884 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 13,668 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Carens?

Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
6,950
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
36,863
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,613
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,176
parking brake recording little or no effort 12,318
position lamp(s) not working 11,979
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,018
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AB09 BLB is a 2010 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 64,295 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Carens fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB09 BLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Carens typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 16 years old, this Kia Carens is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AB09 BLB registered?

AB09 BLB is a 2010 Kia Carens, first registered on 2 February 2010.

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