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AV10 TKU

2010 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,004 mi
Last recorded87,004 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Carens64,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 TKU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 87,004 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 wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 81,024 miles

Offside Front o/s/f door lock cover missing

Pass 7 Aug 2023 76,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 71,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 67,026 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wearing

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

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing

Offside Front chip in windscreen - Zone A

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Aug 2021 67,021 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner tyre wearing

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

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing

Offside Front chip in windscreen - Zone A

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Aug 2020 63,314 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 59,593 miles

front brake discs lipped and corroded

rear brake discs lipped and corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2018 55,946 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 51,806 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 45,364 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 32,685 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 32,685 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 29,270 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f,o/s/f,n/s/r,o/s/r tyres all have small cracks in sidewalls

Pass 15 Apr 2013 23,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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AV10 TKU is a 2010 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2010 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 64,295 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 AV10 TKU, 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 16 years old, this Kia Carens is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV10 TKU registered?

AV10 TKU is a 2010 Kia Carens, first registered on 24 April 2010.

Is AV10 TKU safe to buy?

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