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LC09 YLN

2009 Kia Carens

White Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

119,324 mi
Last recorded119,324 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2009 Kia Carens67,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 YLN
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 119,324 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 112,412 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 112,409 miles

Headlamp aim too low off and nearside (1.8)

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint off and nearside (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2016 100,298 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside and offside front tyres badly worn on the inner edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 100,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside and offside front tyres badly worn on the inner edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 87,668 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 87,668 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 76,554 miles

Engine management warning light on

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2013 64,780 miles

Front brake disc's worn

Fail 3 Sep 2013 64,780 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc's worn

Pass 28 Aug 2012 53,939 miles

Both front & nearside rear tyres bald on inner edge.Offside rear worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Aug 2012 53,939 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Both front & nearside rear tyres bald on inner edge.Offside rear worn on inner edge

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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LC09 YLN is a 2009 Kia Carens in White with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LC09 YLN, 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 LC09 YLN registered?

LC09 YLN is a 2009 Kia Carens, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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