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LC10 MKJ

2010 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,453 mi
Last recorded130,453 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Carens64,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC10 MKJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 130,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Body Panel Damage

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 130,452 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body Panel Damage

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 119,258 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s/f & n/s/f lower wishbones inner front bushes poor condition.

Pass 17 Feb 2024 117,686 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s/f & n/s/f lower wishbones inner front bushes poor condition. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s lower section windscreen cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 117,686 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s/f & n/s/f lower wishbones inner front bushes poor condition. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s lower section windscreen cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 107,861 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 98,578 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light lens damage

Pass 3 Nov 2020 84,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 65,036 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 58,999 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism stiff in operation

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 58,999 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism stiff in operation

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 53,039 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 46,013 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 46,013 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 7 May 2015 37,808 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 37,808 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 29,994 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 21,946 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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LC10 MKJ is a 2010 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2010 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 64,295 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LC10 MKJ, 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

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What year was LC10 MKJ registered?

LC10 MKJ is a 2010 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 April 2010.

Is LC10 MKJ safe to buy?

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