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Kia Carens MOT Results

Registered in 2006
41.4% pass rate
from 727 tests in 2021
(38% worse than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Carens is unusually good or bad.

  • 37% fail on Brakes (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 31% fail on Brake performance (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 28% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 28% fail on Rbt (sp) (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (21 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 6.9% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 6.6% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 5.6% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.83% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.28% fail on Plate brake tester (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.28% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (11 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Service brake performance (60% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt
          • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.96% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.28% fail on Plate brake tester (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.14% 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)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.83% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 6.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (99% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Brake pads (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 2.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.14% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.14% fail on Cable
    • 4.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (85% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (94% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.96% fail on Lever
    • 0.96% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.55% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.55% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.14% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.14% fail on Operation
    • 0.14% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 22% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (41% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 11% fail on Stop lamp (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.69% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.69% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.9% fail on Electrical equipment (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Battery(ies) (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Horn
      • 0.14% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.14% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.83% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.83% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.83% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.14% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 21% fail on Body, chassis, structure (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 14% fail on Transmission (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 13% fail on Drive shafts (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 13% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Prop shafts (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Joints (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Doors (10 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Other passenger's door (14 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Door condition (14 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Catch
      • 1.1% fail on Front passenger's door (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Door condition (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Driver's door (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Door condition (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Hinge
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Chassis
      • 0.69% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.55% fail on Body
      • 0.28% fail on Panel
      • 0.28% fail on Other body component
    • 0.28% fail on Seats
      • 0.28% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.14% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.14% fail on System
    • 0.14% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.14% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.14% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 21% fail on Suspension (23% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (62% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.55% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.28% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 6.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.8% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.41% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.6% fail on Springs (49% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Coil springs (48% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Coil spring (48% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.69% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.69% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.28% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.14% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.28% fail on Axles
      • 0.28% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.28% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 12% fail on Tyres (74% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Tread depth (57% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Condition (81% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Size/type
  • 8.8% fail on Visibility
    • 5.4% fail on Wipers (59% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.41% fail on View to rear
      • 0.41% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
  • 6.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.7% fail on Compression ignition (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (200% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.14% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.14% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 2.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.55% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.14% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.28% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.28% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 4.7% fail on Steering
    • 4.5% fail on Steering linkage components (87% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Track rod end (94% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Locking devices (11 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack
  • 4.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (65% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Condition
    • 0.28% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Airbags
      • 0.14% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.69% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.69% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.41% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.28% fail on Attachment
    • 0.14% fail on Condition
  • 0.14% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.14% fail on Doors
      • 0.14% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
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