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BG09 WVT

2009 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,301 mi
Last recorded143,301 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Carens67,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 WVT
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 143,301 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

[ OIL LEAK ]

Pass 24 Nov 2023 132,361 miles

General under body corroded

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Nov 2023 132,361 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General under body corroded

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Nov 2022 115,049 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 107,311 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 107,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 103,142 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 102,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 88,062 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 88,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 86,806 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 71,408 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 60,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 57,257 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 52,131 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 44,640 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 43,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 37,539 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 28,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 28,413 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 26,918 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 26,918 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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BG09 WVT is a 2009 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BG09 WVT, 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 BG09 WVT registered?

BG09 WVT is a 2009 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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