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AV59 JVM

2009 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,957 mi
Last recorded81,957 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2009 Kia Carens67,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 JVM
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 81,957 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 78,659 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2016 78,659 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 78,642 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brakes squealing.

Pass 18 Nov 2015 73,876 miles

Front of vehicle heavily damaged.

O/S front suspension misaligned - unable to visibly see reason for misalignment.

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Suspect rear inner brake pads worn.

Fail 17 Nov 2015 73,874 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front of vehicle heavily damaged.

O/S front suspension misaligned - unable to visibly see reason for misalignment.

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Suspect rear inner brake pads worn.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 62,177 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 62,177 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 48,927 miles

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

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

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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AV59 JVM is a 2009 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV59 JVM, 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 AV59 JVM registered?

AV59 JVM is a 2009 Kia Carens, first registered on 23 November 2009.

Is AV59 JVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV59 JVM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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