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Kia Carens MOT Results

Registered in 2009
52.4% pass rate
from 1,733 tests in 2021
(25% worse than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Carens is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Brakes (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 13% fail on Brake performance (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 11% fail on Rbt (sp) (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.35% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.058% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.058% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.058% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.46% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.46% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.35% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (51% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (77% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Brake pads (76% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Brake linings (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.058% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.058% fail on Lever
    • 2.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (200% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Parking brake control (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Lever (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Hand lever (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Pedal (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Flexible brake hoses (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.52% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.23% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.17% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.058% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 19% fail on Suspension (27% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Suspension arms (62% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Ball joint (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.29% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.058% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (75% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.63% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage
    • 6.0% fail on Springs
      • 6.0% fail on Coil springs
        • 6.0% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.2% fail on Other suspension component (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.23% fail on Shock absorbers (74% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Suspension rods (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.058% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.17% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.058% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.058% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.058% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.17% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.12% fail on Axles
      • 0.12% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.12% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.058% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.058% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (32% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Headlamps (93% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Headlamp (98% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.058% fail on Dipswitch
    • 5.9% fail on Stop lamp (71% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.58% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.58% fail on Direction indicators (71% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Flashing type (71% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.23% fail on Individual direction indicators (81% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.29% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.17% fail on Horn
    • 0.17% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.12% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (83% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp (83% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp (83% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 9.1% fail on Tyres (47% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Condition (78% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 7.8% fail on Visibility (32% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Wipers (81% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.23% fail on View to rear
      • 0.23% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.1% fail on Compression ignition (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.23% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.23% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.17% fail on Catalyst emissions (87% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.46% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.058% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 2.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (50% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Exhaust system (53% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.40% fail on Tank (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.46% fail on Transmission (76% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Drive shafts (75% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Joints (74% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Doors
      • 0.12% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
      • 0.058% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.058% fail on Door condition
    • 0.12% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.058% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.058% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.058% fail on Body
      • 0.058% fail on Other body component
    • 0.058% fail on Undertray
  • 2.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.58% fail on Condition
      • 0.12% fail on Requirements
    • 0.058% fail on Airbags
      • 0.058% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 2.0% fail on Steering
    • 1.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.4% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.29% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.29% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.17% fail on Power steering
      • 0.17% fail on Pipes and hoses (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.63% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.63% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.29% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.29% fail on Attachment
  • 0.058% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.058% fail on Anchorages
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