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Kia Carens MOT Results

Registered in 2007
46.2% pass rate
from 1,064 tests in 2021
(30% worse than other 2007 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Carens is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Brakes (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 14% fail on Brake performance (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 10% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 10% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.094% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.75% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance (73% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (81% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance (86% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.75% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.75% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.66% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.38% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (58% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (92% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Brake pads (93% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.8% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.094% fail on Brake drums
    • 3.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Parking brake control (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Lever (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pedal (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.75% fail on Flexible brake hoses (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.38% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.28% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.19% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.094% fail on Reservoirs
  • 21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (48% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 9.4% fail on Stop lamp (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Headlamps (86% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 7.4% fail on Headlamp (91% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 5.5% fail on Headlamp aim (56% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.6% fail on Side repeaters (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Individual direction indicators (83% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.85% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.56% fail on Horn
      • 0.38% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.56% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.56% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.56% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.19% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.19% fail on Position lamp
  • 21% fail on Suspension (27% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 8.8% fail on Suspension arms (76% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Ball joint (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Pins and bushes (83% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Suspension arm (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 7.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (59% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.38% fail on Linkage
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.094% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.8% fail on Springs
      • 5.8% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.8% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.94% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.85% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.47% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.28% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.094% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.094% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.094% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.19% fail on Axles
      • 0.19% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.19% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.094% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.094% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.094% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 11% fail on Tyres (69% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Tread depth (74% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Condition (69% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Size/type
  • 10% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 9.3% fail on Steering linkage components (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 9.0% fail on Track rod end (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.75% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Other components (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.094% fail on Operation
      • 0.094% fail on Pump
    • 0.094% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.094% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.094% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.094% fail on Flexible coupling
  • 8.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (38% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 7.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (41% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Compression ignition (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (9 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.85% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.47% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.19% fail on Emission control equipment (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Particulate filter (21 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Spark ignition (46% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.094% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.094% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.56% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.56% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 7.9% fail on Visibility
    • 5.2% fail on Wipers (71% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.19% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.19% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.094% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.38% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.38% fail on Condition
      • 0.28% fail on Requirements (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  • 4.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (37% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system (51% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Transmission (58% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Drive shafts (60% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Joints (59% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.094% fail on Joints
    • 0.38% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.28% fail on Tank (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Pipe
    • 0.38% fail on Seats
      • 0.28% fail on Passenger's seat (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.28% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.28% fail on Body
      • 0.28% fail on Other body component
    • 0.19% fail on Spare wheel (15 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Carrier (28 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Doors
      • 0.19% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.19% fail on Door condition
    • 0.094% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.094% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.094% fail on Chassis
      • 0.094% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.094% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.094% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.094% fail on Cabs
      • 0.094% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.66% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.66% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.47% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.47% fail on Attachment
  • 0.094% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.094% fail on Speedometer
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