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LA59 FJO

2010 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

52,766 mi
Last recorded52,766 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 2010 Kia Carens64,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA59 FJO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2015 52,766 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre inside perishing

offside rear lamp slightly damaged

Fail 7 Feb 2015 52,766 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre inside perishing

offside rear lamp slightly damaged

Fail 3 Feb 2015 52,741 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 39,766 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 39,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 28,303 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 28,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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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LA59 FJO is a 2010 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 LA59 FJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LA59 FJO?

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What year was LA59 FJO registered?

LA59 FJO is a 2010 Kia Carens, first registered on 3 February 2010.

Is LA59 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA59 FJO shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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