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BF09 KFC

2009 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

52,283 mi
Last recorded52,283 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Carens67,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 KFC
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 52,283 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item hanging from the rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 46,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 46,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 41,458 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 36,502 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2023 36,491 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 34,099 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 31,798 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 30,420 miles

Both rear tyres slight cracking on sidewalls

N/S/F tyre worn and cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2019 27,260 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 23,962 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 21,322 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 19,488 miles

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

unable to inspect rear unfloor seats due to luggage in boot

Pass 25 Mar 2015 17,568 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 15,482 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 12,782 miles

both front tyres have slight cracks in the outer side walls.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 9,819 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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BF09 KFC is a 2009 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 67,031 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 BF09 KFC, 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 17 years old, this Kia Carens is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF09 KFC registered?

BF09 KFC is a 2009 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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The MOT history for BF09 KFC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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