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AP09 HFK

2009 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

70,468 mi
Last recorded70,468 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Carens67,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 HFK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 70,468 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 70,465 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Lower coil spring mounting suspension arm corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Lower suspension arm which is the lower spring mounting. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 67,464 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 67,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 64,452 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 61,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 61,178 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 58,678 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 58,676 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 57,529 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 57,529 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 54,334 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 54,334 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 49,414 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 49,409 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 43,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 43,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 38,220 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to test emissions no rpm vehicle too clean to test

Fail 13 Jul 2016 38,217 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to test emissions no rpm vehicle too clean to test

Pass 17 Jul 2015 32,262 miles

All four tyres cracked/perished

Front wipers starting to smear

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jul 2014 26,058 miles

All four tyres are cracking on the sidewalls

Pass 17 Jul 2013 21,969 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 16,524 miles

Nearside front and rear tyres are scrubbed on the outer sidewalls

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HFK is a 2009 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HFK, 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 HFK registered?

AP09 HFK is a 2009 Kia Carens, first registered on 21 July 2009.

Is AP09 HFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP09 HFK shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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