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AV09 KAJ

2009 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,786 mi
Last recorded92,786 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Carens67,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 KAJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 92,786 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 83,786 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 83,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2021 76,198 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2020 71,808 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 63,676 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 58,393 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 58,393 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 53,228 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 53,104 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 48,271 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 42,482 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 37,366 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 33,013 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 32,995 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 27,140 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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AV09 KAJ is a 2009 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV09 KAJ, 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 AV09 KAJ registered?

AV09 KAJ is a 2009 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is AV09 KAJ safe to buy?

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