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BT10 YJK

2010 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,296 mi
Last recorded104,296 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2010 Kia Carens64,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT10 YJK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 104,296 miles

duel mass flywheel very noisy on vehicle

Fail 28 Jul 2020 104,296 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

duel mass flywheel very noisy on vehicle

Pass 14 Aug 2019 99,079 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 99,079 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam replaced bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 90,147 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 82,318 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 73,419 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 73,419 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 62,109 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Aug 2015 62,104 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Aug 2014 51,010 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Aug 2014 51,010 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Aug 2013 38,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brakes appear to be wearing low

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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BT10 YJK is a 2010 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BT10 YJK, 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 BT10 YJK registered?

BT10 YJK is a 2010 Kia Carens, first registered on 13 August 2010.

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