2009 KIA Carens 2.0L Diesel · RE09 GFV
2009 KIA Carens (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 May 2009. Recorded mileage 122,194 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,194 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE09 GFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2026
- 122,194 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE09 GFV 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 (RE09 GFV) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 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: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RE09 GFV Mileage History
- 12/06/2024109,521 mi
- 12/06/2025115,710 mi+6,189 mi
- 13/06/2025115,711 mi+1 mi
- 24/06/2026122,194 mi+6,483 mi
- 24/06/2026122,194 mi
Average of roughly 6,238 miles per year across 5 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: Average
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