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CK09 FTU

2009 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,283 mi
Last recorded125,283 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Carens67,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK09 FTU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 125,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear and getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 125,270 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam bulb not in correctly (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side not working (1.4.1 (a))

Front seat belts sticking in stalks when undoing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear and getting low (5.2.3 (e))

oil level on minimum

Pass 9 Mar 2022 118,583 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 113,635 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 110,254 miles

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 3 Dec 2019 110,253 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Dec 2018 104,431 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (severely worn on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 100,008 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 100,003 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 94,616 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing

Fail 29 Mar 2017 94,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

Pass 31 Mar 2016 84,800 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 73,263 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 62,540 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 47,157 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 47,157 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 32,758 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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CK09 FTU is a 2009 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CK09 FTU, 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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CK09 FTU is a 2009 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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