2009 KIA Carens 2.0L Diesel · KR09 WZW
2009 KIA Carens (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 129,232 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (10 Feb 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,232 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KR09 WZW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2025
- 129,232 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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KR09 WZW Mileage History
- 13/06/2023114,855 mi
- 11/06/2024121,863 mi+7,008 mi
- 21/06/2024121,874 mi+11 mi
- 16/06/2025129,230 mi+7,356 mi
- 16/06/2025129,232 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,152 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KR09 WZW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Kia Carens (KR09 WZW) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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