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AK09 TKF

2009 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,819 mi
Last recorded109,819 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Carens67,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 109,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 109,816 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 99,171 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 99,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 87,546 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 74,257 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 74,257 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 64,562 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 53,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2014 43,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2013 34,682 miles

parking brake lever travel just to requirements

Fail 12 Mar 2013 34,678 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

parking brake lever travel just to requirements

Pass 7 Mar 2012 26,466 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 TKF is a 2009 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TKF, 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 AK09 TKF registered?

AK09 TKF is a 2009 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is AK09 TKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK09 TKF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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