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AK09 NMJ

2009 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,924 mi
Last recorded144,924 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Carens67,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 NMJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 144,924 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Apr 2019 135,350 miles

exhaust joint rusty

nsr tyre worn on edge and perished

Fail 11 Apr 2019 135,343 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust joint rusty

nsr tyre worn on edge and perished

Pass 29 Sep 2018 130,881 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges of tread

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Rear tyres perished

engine cover fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2018 130,880 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front tyres worn on inner edges of tread

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Rear tyres perished

engine cover fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2017 118,899 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre very worn on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pads very low & discs worn

Fail 3 Aug 2017 118,899 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre very worn on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pads very low & discs worn

Pass 14 Apr 2016 105,776 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 105,776 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 95,111 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres bald on inner edges

osf wishbone bush lifting

passenger airbag has been turned off

Fail 28 Mar 2015 95,111 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres bald on inner edges

osf wishbone bush lifting

passenger airbag has been turned off

Pass 29 Mar 2014 82,100 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 72,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 72,337 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 54,085 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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AK09 NMJ is a 2009 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK09 NMJ, 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 AK09 NMJ registered?

AK09 NMJ is a 2009 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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