Kia Carens MOT Results

Registered in 2011

55.6% pass rate

from 459 tests in 2021

(38% worse than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Carens is unusually good or bad.

19% fail on Brakes (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 11% fail on Brake performance (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 8.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    - 8.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
    - 2.8% fail on Rbt
      - 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
      - 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    - 2.2% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      - 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.65% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (11 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      - 0.22% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 0.65% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.65% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.65% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.22% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 5.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (82% worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 4.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
    - 4.4% fail on Brake pads (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 2.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 2.0% fail on Brake discs
- 2.6% fail on Parking brake control (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 2.6% fail on Lever (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 2.0% fail on Pedal (17 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.44% fail on Hand lever
- 2.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.87% fail on Flexible brake hoses (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.87% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.87% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.22% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.22% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.22% fail on Master cylinder
- 0.22% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.22% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (81% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 8.5% fail on Headlamps (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 8.5% fail on Headlamp (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.22% fail on Dipswitch
- 5.0% fail on Stop lamp (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Direction indicators
  - 2.8% fail on Flashing type
    - 2.6% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    - 0.44% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.44% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.22% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  - 0.22% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.22% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.22% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.22% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.22% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
  - 0.22% fail on Main beam tell-tale
16% fail on Suspension (41% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 6.5% fail on Suspension arms (78% worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 4.1% fail on Ball joint (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.65% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.22% fail on Suspension arm
  - 0.22% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 6.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 3.7% fail on Linkage ball joints (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 0.44% fail on Pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.44% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.22% fail on Anti-roll bar
  - 0.22% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  - 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 4.6% fail on Springs
  - 4.6% fail on Coil springs
    - 4.6% fail on Coil spring
- 0.22% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.22% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.22% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover
8.5% fail on Tyres
- 4.6% fail on Tread depth
- 4.1% fail on Condition
5.2% fail on Visibility
- 3.1% fail on Wipers
- 2.2% fail on Washers
- 0.44% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.44% fail on Windscreen
- 0.22% fail on Driver's view
2.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 1.3% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.87% fail on Doors (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.65% fail on Other passenger's door (10 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    - 0.65% fail on Door condition (10 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.22% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.22% fail on Door condition
- 0.44% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.22% fail on Tank
  - 0.22% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
2.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 2.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 1.3% fail on Spark ignition
    - 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.22% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.22% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 1.3% fail on Compression ignition
    - 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.22% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
2.2% fail on Steering
- 1.3% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.87% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.22% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.22% fail on Steering arm
- 0.87% fail on Steering gear (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.87% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
0.65% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.44% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.22% fail on Requirements
  - 0.22% fail on Condition
- 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.