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Kia Carens MOT Results

Registered in 2008
47.3% pass rate
from 1,839 tests in 2021
(29% worse than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Carens is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Suspension (39% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 9.3% fail on Suspension arms (88% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.49% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 7.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (80% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.054% fail on Linkage
    • 7.3% fail on Springs
      • 7.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 7.2% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.054% fail on Mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.5% fail on Other suspension component (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.054% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.054% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.71% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.54% fail on Macpherson strut (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Macpherson strut (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.44% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.38% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.16% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.054% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.054% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.054% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.11% fail on Axles
      • 0.11% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.054% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.054% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (53% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 8.9% fail on Stop lamp (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 8.6% fail on Headlamps (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 8.4% fail on Headlamp (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.054% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.98% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Horn
      • 0.16% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.44% fail on Direction indicators (80% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Flashing type (80% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Individual direction indicators (80% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.22% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.22% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.22% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 20% fail on Brakes (98% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 13% fail on Brake performance (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 9.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 9.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance (44% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (43% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance (50% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.44% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.054% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.054% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.054% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.054% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake performance (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.16% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.054% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.44% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.44% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (34% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (58% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Brake pads (59% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.9% fail on Parking brake control (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Lever (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (69% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system (97% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Pedal (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Hand lever (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Flexible brake hoses (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.11% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.054% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.054% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.054% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.054% fail on Other components
  • 9.4% fail on Tyres (43% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Condition (67% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Tread depth (35% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Size/type
  • 9.1% fail on Visibility (45% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Wipers (99% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Washers
    • 0.33% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.16% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.16% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.16% fail on View to rear
      • 0.16% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.2% fail on Compression ignition (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.33% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.16% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.054% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.054% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.054% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 2.5% fail on Spark ignition (31% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.27% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.16% fail on Catalyst emissions (91% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.92% fail on Fluid leaks (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Engine oil leaks (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Other leaks
  • 4.8% fail on Steering (79% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Steering linkage components (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Track rod end (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Locking devices (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.44% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.44% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.11% fail on Power steering
      • 0.11% fail on Other components
    • 0.054% fail on Steering play
      • 0.054% fail on Steering rack
  • 4.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Seat belts (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Condition (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.27% fail on Requirements (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Pre-tensioners
  • 3.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (46% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.82% fail on Transmission (70% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Drive shafts (69% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Joints (68% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Doors
      • 0.22% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.22% fail on Door condition
      • 0.16% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
      • 0.054% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.054% fail on Door condition
    • 0.33% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.27% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.16% fail on Tank
      • 0.11% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.16% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.16% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.054% fail on Chassis
      • 0.054% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.054% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.054% fail on Carrier
    • 0.054% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.054% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.054% fail on Seats
      • 0.054% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.60% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.60% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.60% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.54% fail on Attachment
    • 0.054% fail on Condition
  • 0.054% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.054% fail on Anchorages
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  • Kia Carens (2006 - 2012)
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