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LB09 UMR

2009 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

121,735 mi
Last recorded121,735 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Carens67,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 UMR
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 121,735 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 121,709 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 118,415 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 118,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 96,499 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 96,499 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 96,304 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 94,511 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 89,906 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres are wearing low on inner edges

Pass 13 Jan 2021 86,554 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 80,215 miles

both front and rear number plate slightly distorted but not likely to be misread

Fail 1 Jul 2019 80,068 miles

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

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

both front and rear number plate slightly distorted but not likely to be misread

Pass 17 Jul 2018 72,373 miles

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 72,321 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 65,683 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 59,467 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 53,931 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 46,933 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2014 46,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Unable to check rear seat belts.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 41,041 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 41,041 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 32,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jul 2012 32,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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LB09 UMR is a 2009 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel 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 LB09 UMR, 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 LB09 UMR registered?

LB09 UMR is a 2009 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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