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BN10 JNJ

2010 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,798 mi
Last recorded94,798 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Carens64,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN10 JNJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 94,798 miles

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

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

General corrosion under vehicle

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 93,884 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 93,204 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 92,507 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 92,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 90,772 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 90,762 miles

Emissions not tested fuel system leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 84,744 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 84,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 75,274 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 75,248 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 64,295 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 64,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 49,611 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 47,800 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 47,800 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 37,218 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2014 34,665 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 29,111 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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BN10 JNJ is a 2010 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 BN10 JNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN10 JNJ registered?

BN10 JNJ is a 2010 Kia Carens, first registered on 17 March 2010.

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The MOT history for BN10 JNJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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