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LG59 YHY

2009 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,860 mi
Last recorded137,860 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Carens67,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 YHY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 137,860 miles

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

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

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

brake fluid discolored

noise from clutch area

suspension corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2024 137,860 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

brake fluid discolored

noise from clutch area

suspension corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2022 129,701 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bonding separating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear belts occupied no access to any seatbelts inc 6&7 ()

suspension corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2021 123,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1/4 left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn/wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

suspension corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2021 123,918 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1/4 left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn/wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

suspension corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2020 120,621 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge/cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

seatbelts 6&7 not tested

suspension corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2020 120,621 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm worn outer edges / cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge/cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

seatbelts 6&7 not tested

suspension corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2019 115,915 miles

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

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

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))

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

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

Rear seat belts 6&7 not tested

Fail 27 Nov 2019 115,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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))

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

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

Rear seat belts 6&7 not tested

Pass 23 Nov 2018 108,574 miles

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

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

handbrake req adjustment

seatbelts 6&7 not tested

Pass 27 Nov 2017 98,195 miles

E.M.L on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

seatbelts 6&7 not tested

Fail 25 Nov 2017 98,195 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

E.M.L on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

seatbelts 6&7 not tested

Pass 19 Nov 2016 88,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

eml light on dash

Fail 19 Nov 2016 88,474 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

eml light on dash

Pass 11 Nov 2015 80,759 miles

E/M/L light on

Fail 11 Nov 2015 80,759 miles

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

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

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

E/M/L light on

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 71,728 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 58,466 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 3 Sep 2013 58,466 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Sep 2012 46,817 miles

Bolth front tyre inner edges bald. & Tyre under inflation wear.

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 46,817 miles

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

Bolth front tyre inner edges bald. & Tyre under inflation wear.

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

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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LG59 YHY is a 2009 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LG59 YHY, 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 LG59 YHY registered?

LG59 YHY is a 2009 Kia Carens, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is LG59 YHY safe to buy?

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