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BT59 MPE

2010 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,996 mi
Last recorded101,996 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Carens64,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 MPE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 101,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Front Coil spring corroded both front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both front suspension has surface corrosion

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 101,579 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 101,540 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 101,232 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 101,132 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 101,040 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 100,917 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

vehicle presented, with rear seats in the folded position, luggage area and rear seat area full to capacity.

Fail 16 Jan 2021 100,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

vehicle presented, with rear seats in the folded position, luggage area and rear seat area full to capacity.

Pass 22 Jul 2019 98,776 miles

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

Front both front suspension has surface corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2019 98,776 miles

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

Front both front suspension has surface corrosion

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 93,562 miles

all rear seats folded down unable too check rear seat belts

Fail 11 Jul 2018 93,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all rear seats folded down unable too check rear seat belts

Pass 3 Jul 2017 85,604 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 79,273 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 76,477 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 69,304 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 61,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2013 46,478 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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BT59 MPE is a 2010 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BT59 MPE, 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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BT59 MPE is a 2010 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 January 2010.

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