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AV10 VLJ

2010 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

54,524 mi
Last recorded54,524 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Carens64,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 VLJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 54,524 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2025 54,522 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 52,953 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 49,558 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 43,844 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Apr 2021 41,943 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 41,736 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 38,659 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 36,030 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 32,038 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 32,038 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 28,192 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 24,357 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 24,357 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 18,666 miles

Front Wiper split

Pass 23 Apr 2013 16,616 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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AV10 VLJ is a 2010 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VLJ, 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 VLJ registered?

AV10 VLJ is a 2010 Kia Carens, first registered on 19 May 2010.

Is AV10 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV10 VLJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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