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AU09 WYG

2009 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,009 mi
Last recorded102,009 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Carens67,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 WYG
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 102,009 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 97,754 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 92,540 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2023 85,996 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2022 79,876 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension slightly corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 75,832 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 75,832 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 72,103 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure.

Pass 5 Mar 2019 68,368 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has perished and cracked in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 68,368 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has perished and cracked in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 61,880 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2017 54,613 miles

Both front tyres worn unevenly on edges.

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 48,963 miles

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

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

Offside front wiper split on edges.

Offside rear tyre has perished.

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 34,672 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 24,344 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 23,553 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 20,907 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2012 20,907 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 19,606 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 WYG is a 2009 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WYG, 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 WYG registered?

AU09 WYG is a 2009 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is AU09 WYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU09 WYG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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