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CK09 KJY

2009 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,227 mi
Last recorded75,227 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Carens67,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK09 KJY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 75,227 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 75,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 69,828 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 69,755 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 68,944 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 65,578 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 62,425 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2018 62,424 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 23 May 2017 59,681 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 59,681 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 54,677 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside

Fail 20 May 2016 54,661 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 14 May 2015 49,793 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing on tread

Pass 21 May 2014 44,416 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 8 May 2013 39,660 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inside edges

offside rear brake disc has got hot

Fail 4 May 2013 39,853 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres wearing inside edges

offside rear brake disc has got hot

Pass 19 Apr 2012 33,106 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Apr 2012 33,106 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 KJY is a 2009 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KJY, 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 CK09 KJY registered?

CK09 KJY is a 2009 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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