Kia Carens MOT Results

Registered in 2012

56.0% pass rate

from 125 tests in 2021

(53% worse than other 2012 cars)

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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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Carens is unusually good or bad.

25% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 13% fail on Headlamps (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 13% fail on Headlamp (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 8.8% fail on Stop lamp (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 5.6% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 4.8% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Electrical equipment (13 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 3.2% fail on Battery(ies) (47 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
18% fail on Brakes (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 13% fail on Brake performance (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 10% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (9 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    - 10% fail on Rbt (sp) (9 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
    - 2.4% fail on Rbt
      - 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
  - 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 1.6% fail on Rbt
      - 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
  - 0.80% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.80% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.80% fail on Service brake performance
- 4.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 3.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 3.2% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.80% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.80% fail on Brake discs
- 3.2% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (14 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 2.4% fail on Pedal (28 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Hand lever (11 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Parking brake control (12 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 3.2% fail on Lever (14 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.80% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.80% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.80% fail on Electronic stability control
10% fail on Suspension
- 4.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 3.2% fail on Linkage ball joints (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 0.80% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 3.2% fail on Springs
  - 3.2% fail on Coil springs
    - 3.2% fail on Coil spring
- 3.2% fail on Suspension arms
  - 3.2% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.80% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.80% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.80% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.80% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.80% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.80% fail on Ball joint
10% fail on Tyres
- 5.6% fail on Condition
- 3.2% fail on Tread depth
- 1.6% fail on Size/type (12 times worse than other 2012 cars)
5.6% fail on Visibility
- 4.0% fail on Wipers
- 1.6% fail on Washers
- 0.80% fail on View to rear
  - 0.80% fail on Mirrors
4.0% fail on Steering
- 4.0% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 4.0% fail on Track rod end
- 0.80% fail on Power steering
  - 0.80% fail on Operation
2.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 1.6% fail on Doors (10 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 0.80% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.80% fail on Door condition
  - 0.80% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.80% fail on Door condition
- 0.80% fail on Transmission
  - 0.80% fail on Belts
2.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 2.4% fail on Seat belts (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Condition (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 0.80% fail on Requirements
2.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 2.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 2.4% fail on Compression ignition
    - 1.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.80% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
1.6% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 1.6% fail on Registration plates

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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.