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CA59 VUS

2010 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,068 mi
Last recorded107,068 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Carens64,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 VUS
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 107,068 miles

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

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

both sides front corner bumper damage

Fail 20 Sep 2025 107,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

both sides front corner bumper damage

Pass 28 Sep 2024 100,269 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged - no effect on light

brake pedal has long travel

Fail 23 Sep 2024 100,259 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged - no effect on light

brake pedal has long travel

Pass 22 Sep 2023 91,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer corner bumper accidental damage and slight insecure

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

Offside Rear Upper light cluster slight damage

Fail 21 Sep 2023 91,854 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Outer corner bumper accidental damage and slight insecure

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outerwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper light cluster slight damage

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear tyres wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 86,370 miles

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

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

all suspension componts rusty

Fail 31 Aug 2022 86,370 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all suspension componts rusty

Pass 9 Aug 2021 82,494 miles

Offside Front headlamp output poor

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Aug 2020 81,126 miles

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

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

brake pedal slight travel

Fail 13 Aug 2020 81,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

brake pedal slight travel

Pass 28 Aug 2019 77,620 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 72,094 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 64,229 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 53,869 miles

Nearside Rear inner & outer side walls perished & cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2016 41,263 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 33,314 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 21,907 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 16,085 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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CA59 VUS is a 2010 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CA59 VUS, 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 CA59 VUS registered?

CA59 VUS is a 2010 Kia Carens, first registered on 4 February 2010.

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