Kia Carens MOT Results

Registered in 2013

70.5% pass rate

from 1,468 tests in 2021

(12% worse than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Carens is unusually good or bad.

11% fail on Brakes (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 7.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 6.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 5.8% fail on Brake pads (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.20% fail on Brake linings (13 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 2.6% fail on Brake discs and drums (200% worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 2.6% fail on Brake discs (200% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Brake performance (56% worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
    - 1.4% fail on Rbt
      - 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (84% worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.48% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.48% fail on Rbt
      - 0.48% fail on Parking brake performance
  - 0.41% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.41% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.20% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.20% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.27% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.68% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.34% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.27% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.068% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
- 0.068% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.068% fail on Hand lever
- 0.068% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.068% fail on Lever
- 0.068% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.068% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.068% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.068% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.068% fail on Anti-lock braking system
10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (28% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Headlamps
  - 2.9% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.068% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 2.7% fail on Stop lamp
- 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.48% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 1.4% fail on Direction indicators
  - 1.4% fail on Flashing type
    - 1.2% fail on Side repeaters (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.14% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.20% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.14% fail on Battery(ies)
  - 0.068% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 0.14% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.14% fail on Position lamp
- 0.14% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.068% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.068% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.068% fail on Rear fog lamp
7.6% fail on Tyres (49% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 4.8% fail on Condition (90% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Tread depth
- 0.14% fail on Size/type
4.7% fail on Visibility
- 2.6% fail on Wipers
- 2.0% fail on Washers
- 0.14% fail on Bonnet
- 0.068% fail on View to rear
  - 0.068% fail on Mirrors
4.0% fail on Suspension (45% better than other 2013 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Suspension arms
  - 1.2% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes (71% better than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 1.5% fail on Shock absorbers (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.068% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.068% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 0.27% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.20% fail on Springs (94% better than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.20% fail on Coil springs (94% better than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.20% fail on Coil spring (94% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.068% fail on Axles
  - 0.068% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
- 0.068% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.068% fail on Ball joint
1.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.27% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.27% fail on Doors
  - 0.27% fail on Other passenger's door (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.27% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.068% fail on Tank
  - 0.068% fail on Hose
- 0.14% fail on Seats
  - 0.14% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.068% fail on Bumpers
- 0.068% fail on Spare wheel
  - 0.068% fail on Spare wheel condition
- 0.068% fail on Transmission
  - 0.068% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.068% fail on Joints
- 0.068% fail on Body
  - 0.068% fail on Panel
- 0.068% fail on Boot lid
  - 0.068% fail on Boot lid condition
0.95% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 0.75% fail on Exhaust emissions (54% better than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.41% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.27% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.068% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.068% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.34% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.20% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.14% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
- 0.20% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.14% fail on Engine oil leaks
  - 0.068% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  - 0.068% fail on Other leaks
0.34% fail on Steering (74% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Steering linkage components (76% better than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.20% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.068% fail on Track rod end
- 0.068% fail on Steering column
0.20% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.20% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.20% fail on Condition
0.14% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.14% fail on Registration plates
0.14% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.14% fail on Attachment
0.068% fail on Seat belt installation check
- 0.068% fail on Belt(s)/padding