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2009 KIA CARENS
General Information
- Registration DX09BCO
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model CARENS
- Year 2009
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1998cc
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- Expires 02 Mar 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 81,776 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
29 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 79,713 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Park Brake Pedal Has Little Reserve Travel...
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also Worn Inner Edge.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
29 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 79,713 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Park Brake Pedal Has Little Reserve Travel...
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also Worn Inner Edge.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
30 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 77,375 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
26 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 77,058 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
15 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 74,141 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
26 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 71,761 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 71,719 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split small end (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 68,631 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGES... (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE.. (5.2.3 (e))
9 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 68,631 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGES... (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE.. (5.2.3 (e))
23 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 66,539 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
22 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 66,537 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 61,728 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
9 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 57,862 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
9 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 57,862 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure CRACKED TO CORDS IN TREAD AREA. (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
20 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 52,927 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED IN TREAD AREA.
20 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 52,927 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED IN TREAD AREA.
15 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 47,303 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. OFFSIDE LOW (3.7.B.6b)
- PARK BRAKE PERFORMANCE ONLY JUST MET 17%
20 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 42,730 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 42,678 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 35,546 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2015 23 Jun 202614 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 28,035 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2014 23 Jun 202613 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 28,035 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
21 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 19,595 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2013 23 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
DX09BCO was registered on 2009-03-01
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