Kia Carens MOT Results

Registered in 2017

79.6% pass rate

from 1,870 tests in 2021

(56% worse than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Carens is unusually good or bad.

6.1% fail on Brakes (200% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 4.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 4.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 4.3% fail on Brake pads (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.43% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.43% fail on Brake discs
- 1.8% fail on Brake performance (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (9 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (9 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.053% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
  - 0.48% fail on Parking brake performance (9 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.43% fail on Rbt (9 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      - 0.43% fail on Parking brake performance (10 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.053% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.053% fail on Parking brake performance
  - 0.16% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.16% fail on Rbt
      - 0.16% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.16% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.16% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.16% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.16% fail on Lever
- 0.16% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (9 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.16% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (11 times worse than other 2017 cars)
5.3% fail on Visibility (44% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Wipers
- 1.6% fail on Washers
- 0.11% fail on View to rear
  - 0.11% fail on Mirrors
4.8% fail on Tyres (39% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Condition (84% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Tread depth
- 0.11% fail on Size/type
2.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.053% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.53% fail on Headlamps
  - 0.53% fail on Headlamp
- 0.43% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.43% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.32% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.11% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.27% fail on Stop lamp
- 0.11% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.11% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.053% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  - 0.053% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.053% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.053% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.053% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.053% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
2.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (11 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 2.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (25 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.16% fail on Condition
- 0.053% fail on Airbags
  - 0.053% fail on Drivers airbag
0.53% fail on Suspension
- 0.32% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.053% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.053% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.053% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.053% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.053% fail on Other suspension component
0.48% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 0.48% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.37% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.11% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    - 0.053% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
  - 0.11% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.053% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.053% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
0.27% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.27% fail on Registration plates
0.16% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.053% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.053% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.053% fail on Transmission
  - 0.053% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.053% fail on Joints
- 0.053% fail on Doors
  - 0.053% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.053% fail on Door condition
0.11% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.11% fail on Attachment
0.053% fail on Steering
- 0.053% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.053% fail on Drag link end