Kia Carens MOT Results

Registered in 2014

73.9% pass rate

from 2,285 tests in 2021

(12% worse than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Carens is unusually good or bad.

8.2% fail on Brakes (93% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 5.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
  - 4.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
    - 4.6% fail on Brake pads (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
    - 0.044% fail on Brake linings
  - 1.8% fail on Brake discs and drums (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
    - 1.8% fail on Brake discs (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Brake performance (97% worse than other 2014 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (200% worse than other 2014 cars)
    - 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  - 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
    - 1.3% fail on Rbt
      - 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.61% fail on Parking brake performance (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
    - 0.61% fail on Rbt (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
      - 0.61% fail on Parking brake performance (190% worse than other 2014 cars)
  - 0.31% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.31% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.26% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      - 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.18% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.44% fail on Rigid brake pipes (190% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.088% fail on Lever
  - 0.044% fail on Electronic parking brake
- 0.088% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.044% fail on Pedal
  - 0.044% fail on Hand lever
- 0.088% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.044% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  - 0.044% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
8.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (33% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Stop lamp (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Headlamps
  - 2.0% fail on Headlamp
- 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.044% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (91% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.53% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.53% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.13% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.088% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.044% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  - 0.044% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.044% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.044% fail on Reversing lamps
6.4% fail on Tyres (35% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Condition (83% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Tread depth
- 0.088% fail on Size/type
3.9% fail on Suspension
- 2.1% fail on Shock absorbers (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.74% fail on Suspension arms (52% better than other 2014 cars)
  - 0.39% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.35% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.044% fail on Suspension arm
- 0.57% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.35% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.044% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.044% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 0.35% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.22% fail on Springs (90% better than other 2014 cars)
  - 0.22% fail on Coil springs (90% better than other 2014 cars)
    - 0.22% fail on Coil spring (90% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Axles
  - 0.044% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
- 0.044% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.044% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
3.1% fail on Visibility
- 1.7% fail on Wipers
- 1.4% fail on Washers
- 0.088% fail on View to rear
  - 0.088% fail on Mirrors
- 0.044% fail on Bonnet
0.83% fail on Body, chassis, structure (43% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.18% fail on Doors
  - 0.18% fail on Other passenger's door (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    - 0.18% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.088% fail on Tank (9 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  - 0.044% fail on Hose
- 0.13% fail on Body
  - 0.088% fail on Other body component
  - 0.044% fail on Panel
- 0.088% fail on Transmission (87% better than other 2014 cars)
  - 0.088% fail on Drive shafts (87% better than other 2014 cars)
    - 0.088% fail on Joints (86% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Bumpers
- 0.044% fail on Seats
  - 0.044% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.044% fail on Undertray
0.44% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (70% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Exhaust emissions (72% better than other 2014 cars)
  - 0.26% fail on Spark ignition (68% better than other 2014 cars)
    - 0.13% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (73% better than other 2014 cars)
  - 0.13% fail on Compression ignition (78% better than other 2014 cars)
    - 0.088% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.044% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
- 0.044% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.044% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
0.39% fail on Steering
- 0.31% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.26% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.044% fail on Locking devices
- 0.044% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.044% fail on Steering rack
- 0.044% fail on Steering play
  - 0.044% fail on Steering rack
0.22% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.22% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.22% fail on Condition
0.22% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.18% fail on Attachment
- 0.044% fail on Condition
0.13% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.13% fail on Registration plates