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L55 PSG

2010 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,942 mi
Last recorded107,942 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Carens64,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 PSG
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 107,942 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 107,942 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 90,429 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 90,429 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall perished 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 72,230 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 54,895 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 47,297 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 47,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 40,271 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 35,347 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 26,130 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 26,129 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 23,000 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Feb 2017 20,544 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Feb 2017 20,544 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Feb 2016 19,590 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 20 Feb 2015 16,344 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 14,214 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 14,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/F tyre has cracks in the side wall

Pass 11 Mar 2013 11,089 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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L55 PSG 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 70%.

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 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 L55 PSG, 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 L55 PSG registered?

L55 PSG is a 2010 Kia Carens, first registered on 22 March 2010.

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