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LC10 MLE

2010 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,657 mi
Last recorded94,657 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Carens64,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC10 MLE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 94,657 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 94,657 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 88,020 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 88,019 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 81,123 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 74,896 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 73,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 67,419 miles

offside rear brake pipe corroded

slight wear nearside front strut / mounting

Pass 23 Jun 2020 63,844 miles

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2019 58,369 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 52,734 miles

centre exhaust joint corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2018 52,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear perished (4.1.D.1b)

centre exhaust joint corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2017 46,137 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both rear tyres badly worn inner edges

Fail 27 Mar 2017 46,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both rear tyres badly worn inner edges

Pass 19 Apr 2016 40,883 miles

nearside front tyre low inner edge

offside front tyre badly worn inner edge

Fail 19 Apr 2016 40,883 miles

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

nearside front tyre low inner edge

offside front tyre badly worn inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2015 33,178 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 32,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 29 Apr 2014 27,315 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 28 Apr 2014 27,260 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres cracking

rear brake pads wearing thin

travel on parking brake

Fail 25 Apr 2013 18,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear centre seatbelt not visible to test

Pass 25 Apr 2013 18,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear centre seatbelt not visible to test

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 MLE is a 2010 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LC10 MLE, 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 LC10 MLE registered?

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

Is LC10 MLE safe to buy?

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