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BJ09 TKF

2009 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,435 mi
Last recorded162,435 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2009 Kia Carens67,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 TKF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 162,435 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes bonding deteriorated

Engine management light on

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear light unit badly damaged

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 162,108 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear trailing arm bushes bonding deteriorated

Engine management light on

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear light unit badly damaged

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 128,603 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Various minor chips in windscreen

Fail 17 Sep 2016 128,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Various minor chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Sep 2015 86,777 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre wearing badly on inside edge

Play in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 7 Apr 2014 34,689 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 28,890 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 28,887 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 23,344 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

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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BJ09 TKF is a 2009 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ09 TKF, 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 BJ09 TKF registered?

BJ09 TKF is a 2009 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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