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AO10 DZK

2010 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,853 mi
Last recorded105,853 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2010 Kia Carens64,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 DZK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 105,853 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 105,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 100,636 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 90,520 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 90,520 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT EXCESSIVE PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED IN PLACES (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 79,673 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 79,673 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 67,429 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 57,483 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 57,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 48,974 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 48,947 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 41,916 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2016 36,153 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 36,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 29,941 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 23,664 miles

All four tyres perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Mar 2013 16,986 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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AO10 DZK is a 2010 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AO10 DZK, 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 AO10 DZK registered?

AO10 DZK is a 2010 Kia Carens, first registered on 11 March 2010.

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