2009 KIA Carens 2.0L Diesel · LG59 YLW
2009 KIA Carens (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 96,643 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,643 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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LG59 YLW Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/04/2022
- 96,643 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LG59 YLW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Kia Carens (LG59 YLW) between April 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 April 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
LG59 YLW Mileage History
- 26/04/202296,643 mi
- 26/04/202296,643 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Carens
Our database tracks 2 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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