2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Kia Carens MOT pass rate and common faults

1,025 MOT tests in 2024. 49.8% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time49.8%
Failed or needed repairs50.2%
Typical mileage at test98,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,025 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.3%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.0%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.0%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn5.2%
  5. Stop lamp: not working4.5%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.5%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.9%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.7%
    43 marked dangerous
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.7%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.6%
    53 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics35.5%
  2. Brakes32.8%
  3. Suspension27.7%
  4. Tyres10.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.2%
  7. Steering5.1%
  8. Body & chassis4.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.7%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn18.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.1%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.8%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Kia Carens?

In 2024, 49.8% of 2009 Kia Carens cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,025 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Kia Carens?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; position lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Kia Carens reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).