Kia Carens MOT Results

Registered in 2004
36.0% pass rate
from 275 tests in 2021
(45% worse than other 2004 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Carens is unusually good or bad.

  • 41% fail on Brakes (200% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 35% fail on Brake performance (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 34% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 34% fail on Rbt (sp) (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 6.5% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 6.5% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 5.8% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.73% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.36% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.36% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.73% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.73% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 5.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 5.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (92% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.8% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.8% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.73% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.36% fail on Cable
        • 0.36% fail on Linkage
    • 1.8% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 1.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.73% fail on Pedal
      • 0.36% fail on Hand lever
    • 1.1% fail on Hydraulic systems (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake fluid (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 27% fail on Body, chassis, structure (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 14% fail on Transmission (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 13% fail on Drive shafts (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 13% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.36% fail on Joints
    • 7.3% fail on Doors (12 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Other passenger's door (13 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Door condition (13 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Front passenger's door (17 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Door condition (17 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Driver's door (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Door condition (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Exhaust system (92% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Body (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Panel (9 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Other body component
    • 1.5% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.36% fail on Tank
      • 0.36% fail on Pipe
      • 0.36% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.36% fail on System
    • 0.73% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.36% fail on Chassis
      • 0.36% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.36% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.36% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 24% fail on Suspension (38% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 12% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 9.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (81% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 6.5% fail on Linkage ball joints (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.73% fail on Linkage
      • 0.73% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.73% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.36% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 3.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.73% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.36% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.2% fail on Springs
      • 2.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.2% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.73% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.73% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.73% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.73% fail on Ball joint
  • 23% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (39% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 12% fail on Stop lamp (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 7.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.73% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.1% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.73% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.73% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.73% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.73% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.36% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.36% fail on Side repeaters
  • 14% fail on Visibility (80% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Washers (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Wipers
    • 1.1% fail on Condition of glass (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Windscreen (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on View to rear
      • 0.36% fail on Mirrors
  • 11% fail on Tyres (70% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Condition (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.73% fail on Size/type
  • 5.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.3% fail on Compression ignition (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 1.5% fail on Spark ignition (76% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.36% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.73% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.73% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 4.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.4% fail on Seat belts (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Prescribed areas (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.36% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 4.4% fail on Steering
    • 3.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.9% fail on Track rod end
      • 1.1% fail on Locking devices (30 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.36% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.36% fail on Power steering
      • 0.36% fail on Rams
  • 1.5% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.36% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.36% fail on Condition

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