CarVerify

Free Car Check

AP09 CZA

2009 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,792 mi
Last recorded67,792 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Carens67,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 CZA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 67,792 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear bumper partly insecure

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Jun 2021 67,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear bumper partly insecure

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Jun 2020 56,962 miles

Rear Bumper Insert Damaged and Loose

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2020 56,961 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre is heavily worn on edges, Recommend Replacement and Wheel alignment

Rear Bumper Insert Damaged and Loose

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 48,825 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 48,824 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 42,925 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin unable to confirm if 1.5mm or less advise brake check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 42,924 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin unable to confirm if 1.5mm or less advise brake check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 37,113 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2017 37,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 31,881 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 26,917 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 26,916 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 23,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres cuts in tread /scuffed walls

nearside rear tyre wall scuffed

offside rear tyre wall badly scuffed

Pass 26 Jun 2013 18,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear tyre sidewalls scuffed

Pass 26 Jun 2012 14,549 miles

All tyres cracking and perishing

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
Full Kia Carens reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AP09 CZA 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 62.5%.

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 AP09 CZA, 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

How do I check the history of AP09 CZA?

You can check the full history of AP09 CZA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AP09 CZA registered?

AP09 CZA is a 2009 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is AP09 CZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP09 CZA shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AP09 CZA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AP09 CZA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.