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CK09 KJV

2009 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,090 mi
Last recorded60,090 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Carens67,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK09 KJV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 60,090 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower outer wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 60,084 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 57,352 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement separating both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 57,297 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement separating both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 53,197 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 53,097 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65/15 H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 49,326 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 49,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

foot operated handbrake travel on limit

reverse lights not working

Pass 20 Aug 2021 45,479 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts worn excessively on inner edges/cut in nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 45,479 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts worn excessively on inner edges/cut in nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 42,089 miles

front suspension arm inner bushes separating

Fail 24 Aug 2020 42,089 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps n/s & o/s (4.7.2 (a))

front suspension arm inner bushes separating

Pass 29 Apr 2019 37,835 miles

Offside Front suspension arm bushes starting to split but no movement in operation

Pass 14 May 2018 34,329 miles

osf suspension arm bush separating

Pass 16 May 2017 31,015 miles

osf suspension arm inner bush separating

Fail 5 May 2017 30,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

osf suspension arm inner bush separating

Pass 11 May 2016 28,123 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 25,028 miles

front suspension arm (inner) bushes separating

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nsr tyre 2mm

Pass 7 May 2014 21,902 miles

osf brake disc heavily corroded..inner

Pass 4 May 2013 18,669 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 13,875 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 KJV is a 2009 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CK09 KJV, 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 CK09 KJV registered?

CK09 KJV is a 2009 Kia Carens, first registered on 11 May 2009.

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