2009 KIA Carens 2.0L Diesel · LB09 FNX
2009 KIA Carens (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 112,465 miles. MOT valid until 07 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,465 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB09 FNX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2026
- 112,465 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB09 FNX 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 (LB09 FNX) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 2026 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: Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML light on (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))”.
LB09 FNX Mileage History
- 11/04/2024108,564 mi
- 03/04/2025110,302 mi+1,738 mi
- 07/04/2025110,310 mi+8 mi
- 04/05/2026112,465 mi+2,155 mi
- 09/05/2026112,465 mi
Average of roughly 1,879 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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