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CK09 LVO

2009 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

83,758 mi
Last recorded83,758 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Carens67,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 83,758 miles

parking brake performance passed on percentage did not lock out may need adjusting

Fail 17 Feb 2026 83,758 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

parking brake performance passed on percentage did not lock out may need adjusting

Pass 17 Feb 2025 82,843 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 80,349 miles

parking brake performance only just met limit, may need adjusting

Fail 13 Feb 2024 80,349 miles

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

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

parking brake performance only just met limit, may need adjusting

Pass 15 Feb 2023 74,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 74,014 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 69,519 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 66,135 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 63,862 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 59,603 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 55,523 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 55,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 50,487 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 50,487 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 44,560 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 44,560 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing 1 (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 36,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear child seats fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2014 26,713 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 26,713 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 20,243 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 20,243 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 13,637 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 LVO is a 2009 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LVO, 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 LVO registered?

CK09 LVO is a 2009 Kia Carens, first registered on 16 April 2009.

Is CK09 LVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK09 LVO shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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