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BU59 YNV

2009 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

86,518 mi
Last recorded86,518 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Carens67,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 YNV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 86,518 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 86,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil level low

Pass 7 Feb 2024 81,952 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 81,826 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil level low

Pass 3 Jan 2023 76,670 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2022 76,601 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 71,978 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 71,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 69,189 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 69,102 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexipipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil level low

Pass 10 Apr 2019 64,477 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 62,219 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 62,218 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 52,510 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 52,510 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 40,885 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 40,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 30,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear tyres perishing.

Fail 17 Feb 2015 30,852 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear tyres perishing.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 24,101 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 15,888 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 15,151 miles

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

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

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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BU59 YNV is a 2009 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BU59 YNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU59 YNV registered?

BU59 YNV is a 2009 Kia Carens, first registered on 5 September 2009.

Is BU59 YNV safe to buy?

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