2010 KIA Carens 2.0L Petrol · LC10 MLJ
2010 KIA Carens (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2010. Recorded mileage 95,616 miles. MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,616 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC10 MLJ Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2026
- 95,616 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC10 MLJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Kia Carens (LC10 MLJ) between April 2013 and October 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Suspension (26 issues), Tyres (22 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 87 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: “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened Spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward bush/pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LC10 MLJ Mileage History
- 18/04/201322,701 mi
- 18/04/201322,701 mi
- 22/04/201432,308 mi+9,607 mi
- 22/04/201542,582 mi+10,274 mi
- 25/04/201652,596 mi+10,014 mi
- 26/04/201762,915 mi+10,319 mi
- 13/04/201870,011 mi+7,096 mi
- 13/04/201870,011 mi
- 01/04/201973,638 mi+3,627 mi
- 02/04/201973,641 mi+3 mi
- 07/04/202077,036 mi+3,395 mi
- 31/03/202179,263 mi+2,227 mi
- 04/04/202281,776 mi+2,513 mi
- 30/05/202281,846 mi+70 mi
- 24/05/202387,112 mi+5,266 mi
- 25/05/202387,112 mi
- 30/10/202489,229 mi+2,117 mi
- 04/10/202592,022 mi+2,793 mi
- 22/10/202695,616 mi+3,594 mi
Average of roughly 5,396 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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