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BJ09 YUO

2009 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,476 mi
Last recorded136,476 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Kia Carens67,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 YUO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 136,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 130,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2017 122,121 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 108,211 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 91,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 20 Jun 2014 70,150 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 70,150 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 49,545 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 49,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 34,626 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 34,626 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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BJ09 YUO is a 2009 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BJ09 YUO, 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 YUO registered?

BJ09 YUO is a 2009 Kia Carens, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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