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BN10 OWP

2010 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,607 mi
Last recorded124,607 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Carens64,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN10 OWP
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 124,607 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 124,607 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 98,448 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 86,910 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2022 86,910 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 83,032 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 80,000 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 73,492 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Fail 12 Mar 2019 73,492 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Pass 16 Mar 2018 67,981 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 67,981 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 60,629 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 60,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 20560V16 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 52,336 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 43,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 43,755 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 34,192 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres deteriorating

nearside front tyre wearing edges

Fail 13 Mar 2013 25,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 25,717 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 OWP is a 2010 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OWP, 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 BN10 OWP registered?

BN10 OWP is a 2010 Kia Carens, first registered on 18 March 2010.

Is BN10 OWP safe to buy?

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