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AU09 WXS

2009 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,436 mi
Last recorded142,436 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Kia Carens67,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 WXS
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 142,436 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 121,988 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ffront trailing arm bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 121,988 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ffront trailing arm bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 100,734 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 85,698 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 85,698 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 66,162 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 46,844 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 46,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advise n/s front and both rear tyres have wear to edges.

Advise rear silencer heat shield insecure.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 36,844 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 27,153 miles

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

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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AU09 WXS is a 2009 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AU09 WXS, 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 AU09 WXS registered?

AU09 WXS is a 2009 Kia Carens, first registered on 3 March 2009.

Is AU09 WXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU09 WXS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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