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DS10 FUL

2010 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,553 mi
Last recorded168,553 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Carens64,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS10 FUL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 168,553 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seatbelt Buckle sticking

Offside Door mirror held on with tape

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 25 Mar 2026 168,553 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seatbelt Buckle sticking

Offside Door mirror held on with tape

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Apr 2025 160,208 miles

parking brake travel on limit

Pass 13 Mar 2024 151,340 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 151,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 143,927 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 136,466 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 136,466 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 130,294 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 130,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2020 127,142 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 115,881 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 103,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 103,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 91,414 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 91,414 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 78,989 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 66,087 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 53,067 miles

offside and nearside front tyres inner edges worn.

Pass 18 Apr 2013 38,944 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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DS10 FUL is a 2010 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DS10 FUL, 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 DS10 FUL registered?

DS10 FUL is a 2010 Kia Carens, first registered on 22 April 2010.

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