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HW10 MBF

2010 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,089 mi
Last recorded83,089 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Carens64,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW10 MBF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 83,089 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 77,514 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 77,466 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 71,838 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 69,011 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 66,572 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 63,402 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 63,402 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 61,201 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 56,128 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 49,569 miles

Front brake discs have slight lip

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Feb 2017 44,513 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 41,196 miles

Airbag light on due to switch being in the off position

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)

Fail 19 May 2016 41,196 miles

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

Airbag light on due to switch being in the off position

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 7 May 2015 32,885 miles

brake pads worn to 3 to 4mm

Fail 7 May 2015 32,885 miles

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

brake pads worn to 3 to 4mm

Pass 9 Jun 2014 27,950 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 27,731 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 21,950 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2013 21,950 miles

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)

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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HW10 MBF is a 2010 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2010 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 64,295 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 HW10 MBF, 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 16 years old, this Kia Carens is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HW10 MBF registered?

HW10 MBF is a 2010 Kia Carens, first registered on 20 May 2010.

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