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AV09 XZU

2009 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,712 mi
Last recorded68,712 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Carens67,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 68,712 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush @ LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 65,987 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 65,987 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective Full of water, causing condensation (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ LIMIT, unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 62,728 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 62,728 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 60,488 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts bald inner edges + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 56,927 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 55,055 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 54,403 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 54,402 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 52,593 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 52,593 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 49,651 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 46,810 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 46,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 43,247 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage but no cords exposed, also treads cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2015 38,068 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 32,245 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 26,120 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 19,907 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 XZU is a 2009 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel 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 XZU, 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 AV09 XZU registered?

AV09 XZU is a 2009 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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