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CK09 KMU

2009 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,762 mi
Last recorded106,762 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2009 Kia Carens67,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 106,762 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 101,730 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 101,730 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 96,269 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 88,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 88,176 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 69,493 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Fail 18 Feb 2013 69,439 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre has slight damage to sidewall

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 KMU is a 2009 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KMU, 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 KMU registered?

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

Is CK09 KMU safe to buy?

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