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AJ09 OCY

2009 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

142,183 mi
Last recorded142,183 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Carens67,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 OCY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 142,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear door and sill slightly damage

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 138,831 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 130,607 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 124,279 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 120,370 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 112,637 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 108,679 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 101,615 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 93,875 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 83,629 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 73,021 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 64,974 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 64,974 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Dec 2013 56,823 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 48,692 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 36,991 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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AJ09 OCY is a 2009 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AJ09 OCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ09 OCY registered?

AJ09 OCY is a 2009 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is AJ09 OCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ09 OCY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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