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AP09 FEV

2009 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,699 mi
Last recorded79,699 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Carens67,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 FEV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 79,699 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 68,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm[void on inner edge] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm[void on inner edge] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracks and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 59,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise replacement. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 51,808 miles

Central Exhaust system corroded.

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 51,808 miles

Central Exhaust system corroded.

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 49,968 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 46,280 miles

Central exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on side walls

Offside Rear Tyre perished on side walls

Pass 21 Jul 2018 41,999 miles

covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2017 36,191 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 30,540 miles

Covers Fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2015 27,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Wipers Deteriorated

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 20,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 16,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2013 16,363 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 14,620 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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AP09 FEV is a 2009 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AP09 FEV, 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 AP09 FEV registered?

AP09 FEV is a 2009 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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The MOT history for AP09 FEV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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