Kia Carens MOT Results

Registered in 2005
34.7% pass rate
from 415 tests in 2021
(50% worse than other 2005 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Carens is unusually good or bad.

  • 39% fail on Brakes (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 35% fail on Brake performance (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 33% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 33% fail on Rbt (sp) (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 7.7% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 7.5% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 6.3% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.24% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.96% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.72% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 6.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.9% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.9% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.9% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.24% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.24% fail on Cable
    • 1.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.9% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.72% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.48% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.24% fail on Pedal
      • 0.24% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.48% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.48% fail on Lever
    • 0.48% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.48% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.24% fail on Reservoirs
  • 29% fail on Body, chassis, structure (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 16% fail on Transmission (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 16% fail on Drive shafts (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 15% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.48% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.48% fail on Joints
    • 7.2% fail on Exhaust system (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Doors (12 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Other passenger's door (17 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Door condition (17 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Driver's door (11 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Door condition (12 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Front passenger's door (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Door condition (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Chassis (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Chassis condition (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.48% fail on Tank
      • 0.48% fail on Pipe (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Hose
    • 0.72% fail on Seats
      • 0.48% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.24% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.48% fail on Body
      • 0.24% fail on Panel
      • 0.24% fail on Other body component
    • 0.24% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.24% fail on Load security
      • 0.24% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.24% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.24% fail on Undertray
  • 26% fail on Suspension (49% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 9.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 9.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (76% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.72% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 8.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 6.7% fail on Ball joint (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.72% fail on Pins and bushes (73% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.96% fail on Springs (79% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Coil springs (79% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.96% fail on Coil spring (79% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.72% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.24% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.72% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.48% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.48% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.48% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.24% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.24% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 23% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (42% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 14% fail on Stop lamp (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.72% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.7% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.7% fail on Battery(ies) (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.48% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.24% fail on Switch
    • 0.48% fail on Direction indicators (82% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Flashing type (82% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Side repeaters
  • 11% fail on Tyres (68% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.0% fail on Condition (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.48% fail on Size/type
  • 11% fail on Visibility
    • 6.7% fail on Wipers (79% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.48% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.48% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.24% fail on View to rear
      • 0.24% fail on Mirrors
  • 8.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.72% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.24% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 2.9% fail on Compression ignition
        • 2.2% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.24% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.24% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Fluid leaks (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Engine oil leaks (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 6.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Seat belts (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Condition
  • 3.1% fail on Steering
    • 2.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.2% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.72% fail on Power steering
      • 0.24% fail on Pump
      • 0.24% fail on Rams
      • 0.24% fail on Other components
    • 0.48% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.48% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.96% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.96% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.72% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.48% fail on Attachment
    • 0.24% fail on Condition

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