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BV09 BVT

2009 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

131,303 mi
Last recorded131,303 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Carens67,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 BVT
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 131,303 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 122,754 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 119,433 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 114,364 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 114,349 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 108,146 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 99,974 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 91,884 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 83,268 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 71,157 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 52,591 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 40,830 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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BV09 BVT is a 2009 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BV09 BVT, 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 BV09 BVT registered?

BV09 BVT is a 2009 Kia Carens, first registered on 17 March 2009.

Is BV09 BVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV09 BVT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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