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AV09 KBK

2009 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,011 mi
Last recorded44,011 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Carens67,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 KBK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 44,011 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 44,011 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 40,832 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 40,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 35,156 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 35,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2023 33,370 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 30,434 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both R ear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 24,726 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 24,726 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 18,481 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 15,098 miles

some covers fitted impeding parts of the inspection

Pass 10 Apr 2018 14,846 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 13,645 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 13,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 12,873 miles

body damage in several places

Pass 28 Apr 2015 10,489 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 9,161 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 7,178 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 5,214 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 KBK is a 2009 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KBK, 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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AV09 KBK is a 2009 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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