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BK59 WKT

2009 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,399 mi
Last recorded68,399 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Carens67,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 WKT
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 68,399 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 68,399 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 61,869 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 49,584 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 40,576 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 32,861 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Pads 1.8mm Remaining (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing Uneven Inner Edge

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracking

Offside Front Tyre Wearing Bold Inner Edge

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 32,861 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Pads 1.8mm Remaining (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing Uneven Inner Edge

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracking

Offside Front Tyre Wearing Bold Inner Edge

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 27,259 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 22,645 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 22,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 18,898 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 12,928 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 12,802 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)

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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BK59 WKT is a 2009 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BK59 WKT, 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 BK59 WKT registered?

BK59 WKT is a 2009 Kia Carens, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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