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AD09 BXL

2009 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

45,338 mi
Last recorded45,338 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Carens67,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 BXL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 45,338 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 41,516 miles

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

front number plate damaged

front sub-frame and suspension components deteriorated

no rear seats fitted at time of test

rear brakes nosiey

Pass 10 Nov 2021 39,462 miles

hand brake travel

Pass 6 Nov 2020 36,389 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

slight hand brake travel

Pass 19 Sep 2019 32,894 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 9 May 2018 29,893 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 28,915 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 27,164 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 24,323 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 19,369 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 19,369 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 16,213 miles

sidewalls on all four tyres cracked

Pass 10 May 2012 13,039 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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AD09 BXL is a 2009 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2009 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 67,031 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 AD09 BXL, 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 17 years old, this Kia Carens is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD09 BXL registered?

AD09 BXL is a 2009 Kia Carens, first registered on 15 May 2009.

Is AD09 BXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD09 BXL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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