Kia Carens MOT Results
Registered in 201477.4% pass rate
from 2,037 tests in 2017
(59% 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.
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7.1% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(41% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim (42% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.74% fail on
Direction indicators
(140% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.74% fail on
Flashing type
(140% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.74% fail on Side repeaters (190% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.049% fail on Individual lamps
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0.74% fail on
Flashing type
(140% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.49% fail on
Headlamps
- 0.49% fail on Headlamp
- 0.44% fail on Stop lamp
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0.29% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.20% fail on Front lamps
- 0.098% fail on Rear lamps
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0.15% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.15% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.098% fail on Battery
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6.9% fail on
Tyres
(48% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 4.9% fail on Condition (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Tread depth
- 0.98% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system
- 0.15% fail on Size/type
- 0.049% fail on Valve stem
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6.3% fail on
Brakes
(190% worse than other 2014 cars)
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5.5% fail on
Hub components
(2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 5.3% fail on Brake pads (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Brake discs
- 0.15% fail on Brake linings (12 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.79% fail on
Brake performance
- 0.54% fail on Rear wheels (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Front wheels
- 0.098% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.20% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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0.15% fail on
Components
- 0.049% fail on Pipes
- 0.049% fail on Hoses
- 0.049% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.049% fail on Leaks
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0.15% fail on
Components
- 0.15% fail on Restricted movement
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0.098% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.098% fail on
Pedal
- 0.098% fail on Anti-slip
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0.098% fail on
Pedal
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0.049% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.049% fail on Condition
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5.5% fail on
Hub components
(2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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6.0% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(81% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 5.3% fail on Wipers (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Washers
- 0.29% fail on Windscreen
- 0.049% fail on Mirrors
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1.6% fail on
Suspension
(82% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.69% fail on
Wheel bearings
(7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.69% fail on Front (11 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.64% fail on
Shock absorbers
(140% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.64% fail on Condition (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.15% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.049% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.049% fail on Condition
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0.049% fail on
Suspension arms
- 0.049% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.049% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.69% fail on
Wheel bearings
(7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.29% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.29% fail on Registration plate
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0.20% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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0.20% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.20% fail on Condition
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0.20% fail on
Seat belts
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0.15% fail on
Steering
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0.098% fail on
Steering system
- 0.098% fail on Steering rack
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0.049% fail on
Steering control
- 0.049% fail on Steering shaft
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0.098% fail on
Steering system
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0.15% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
- 0.098% fail on Body condition
- 0.049% fail on Spare wheel
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0.098% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.049% fail on Condition
- 0.049% fail on Attachment
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0.098% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
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0.049% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.049% fail on Pipe
- 0.049% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.049% fail on
Fuel system
Read the Honest John Review
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Kia Carens (2013 - 2018)
Good looking seven-seat people carrier. Comes with seven year warranty. Practical cabin. Easy to drive.