Kia Carens MOT Results

Registered in 2003
42.1% pass rate
from 171 tests in 2021
(29% worse than other 2003 cars)
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Carens is unusually good or bad.

  • 26% fail on Brakes (82% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 22% fail on Brake performance (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 19% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 19% fail on Rbt (sp) (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt
          • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 4.1% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.58% fail on Service brake performance
    • 3.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.58% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.58% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.58% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.58% fail on Relay lever
    • 1.2% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.2% fail on Lever
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 24% fail on Body, chassis, structure (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 13% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 13% fail on Drive shafts (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 13% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 9.4% fail on Doors (13 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Front passenger's door (23 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 4.7% fail on Door condition (24 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Other passenger's door (11 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Door condition (11 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Driver's door (11 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Door condition (12 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.58% fail on Chassis
      • 0.58% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.58% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.58% fail on Pipe
    • 0.58% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.58% fail on Bracket
    • 0.58% fail on Body
      • 0.58% fail on Panel
  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 12% fail on Stop lamp (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.58% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.58% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.58% fail on Horn
  • 19% fail on Suspension
    • 9.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.58% fail on Suspension arm
    • 5.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.58% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.58% fail on Linkage
      • 0.58% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.58% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.58% fail on Springs
      • 0.58% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.58% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.58% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.58% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 11% fail on Visibility
    • 6.4% fail on Washers
    • 4.7% fail on Wipers
  • 8.2% fail on Tyres
    • 4.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 4.1% fail on Condition
  • 7.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 7.0% fail on Seat belts (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Condition
      • 0.58% fail on Attachment
      • 0.58% fail on Requirements
    • 0.58% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 5.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.3% fail on Compression ignition
        • 2.3% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Spark ignition (81% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.58% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 2.3% fail on Fluid leaks (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 1.2% fail on Other leaks (18 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  • 0.58% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.58% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.58% fail on Steering
    • 0.58% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint

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