2009 KIA Carens 2.0L Diesel · LD59 FDZ
2009 KIA Carens (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 183,225 miles. MOT expired on 24 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,225 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD59 FDZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2023
- 183,225 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD59 FDZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Kia Carens (LD59 FDZ) between February 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 2023 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: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Nearside (5.2.3 (b))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
LD59 FDZ Mileage History
- 18/02/2022168,690 mi
- 23/02/2022168,828 mi+138 mi
- 17/02/2023183,225 mi+14,397 mi
- 17/02/2023183,225 mi
Average of roughly 14,587 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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