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BJ59 YYV

2009 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,422 mi
Last recorded24,422 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Carens67,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 YYV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2025 24,422 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 22,310 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 19,419 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 16,564 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 16,248 miles

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Pass 2 Nov 2020 15,914 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and starting to wear edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 15,190 miles

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Pass 27 Oct 2018 13,979 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 12,721 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 11,501 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 10,173 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 7,863 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 6,252 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 4,558 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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BJ59 YYV is a 2009 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BJ59 YYV, 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 BJ59 YYV registered?

BJ59 YYV is a 2009 Kia Carens, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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