Kia Carens MOT Results

Registered in 2010

54.5% pass rate

from 459 tests in 2021

(30% worse than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Carens is unusually good or bad.

19% fail on Brakes (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 11% fail on Brake performance (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 8.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    - 8.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
    - 2.0% fail on Rbt
      - 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.65% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 1.3% fail on Rbt
      - 0.87% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.44% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    - 0.22% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.22% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
  - 0.87% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.87% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.44% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.44% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.22% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 4.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 3.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 3.3% fail on Brake pads
  - 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 1.1% fail on Brake discs
- 3.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 1.5% fail on Hand lever (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Pedal (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Parking brake control (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 2.4% fail on Lever (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.44% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.44% fail on Anti-lock braking system
15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 6.8% fail on Headlamps (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 6.8% fail on Headlamp (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Stop lamp
- 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.22% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.65% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.44% fail on Trailer electrical socket (36 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.22% fail on Horn
- 0.44% fail on Direction indicators (79% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.44% fail on Flashing type (79% better than other 2010 cars)
    - 0.44% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.22% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.22% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.22% fail on Position lamp
14% fail on Suspension
- 6.1% fail on Suspension arms
  - 4.6% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 2.0% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.22% fail on Suspension arm
- 4.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 2.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (150% worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.65% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 0.44% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.44% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
  - 0.44% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 3.9% fail on Springs
  - 3.9% fail on Coil springs
    - 3.9% fail on Coil spring
- 0.44% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.44% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.22% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.22% fail on Ball joint
- 0.44% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.44% fail on Ball joint
- 0.22% fail on Shock absorbers
9.8% fail on Tyres (62% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 6.3% fail on Condition (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 4.4% fail on Tread depth
- 0.22% fail on Size/type
7.0% fail on Visibility
- 4.4% fail on Wipers
- 2.6% fail on Washers
- 0.22% fail on View to rear
  - 0.22% fail on Mirrors
5.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (70% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 5.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (73% worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 3.1% fail on Spark ignition
    - 2.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 2010 cars)
    - 0.44% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.22% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 2.6% fail on Compression ignition
    - 2.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    - 0.22% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.22% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.22% fail on Engine oil leaks
3.5% fail on Steering
- 3.3% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 3.1% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.22% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.22% fail on Drag link end
- 0.22% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.22% fail on Steering rack
2.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 2.0% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.22% fail on Bumpers
- 0.22% fail on Body
  - 0.22% fail on Other body component
1.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 1.3% fail on Seat belts (200% worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.87% fail on Condition
  - 0.44% fail on Requirements (25 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.22% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.44% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.44% fail on Registration plates
0.22% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.22% fail on Attachment

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Kia Carens (2006 - 2012)
Option of seven usable seats, all rear seats fold into the boot floor, spacious interior, five-year warranty on models sold since September 2006.