Kia Carens MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Kia Carens. Check any Carens by registration number below.
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64.8%
Avg Pass Rate
-20.0%
vs Kia Avg
16
Year Ranges
Below Average
Reliability
Kia Carens — MOT Reliability Overview
The Kia Carens has an average MOT pass rate of 64.8%, which is 20.0 percentage points below the Kia brand average of 84.8%. This suggests the Carens can be more maintenance-intensive than average. Pay close attention to the common failure points listed below if you are considering buying one.
The most common reasons a Kia Carens fails its MOT are a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. If you are preparing your Carens for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.
Before buying a used Kia Carens, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.
MOT Pass Rate by Year
How the Kia Carens performs at MOT across different model years.
2019
Based on 208 vehicles
7.6%
16.8%
74k mi
2018
Based on 3,892 vehicles
7.1%
18.9%
68k mi
2017
Based on 4,462 vehicles
7.3%
20.1%
71k mi
2016
Based on 4,226 vehicles
8.0%
23.6%
2015
Based on 4,999 vehicles
10.1%
26.3%
144k mi
2014
Based on 5,242 vehicles
9.3%
26.6%
138k mi
2013
Based on 3,377 vehicles
9.7%
27.8%
140k mi
2012
Based on 254 vehicles
13.0%
36.2%
2011
Based on 873 vehicles
13.3%
38.0%
2010
Based on 827 vehicles
10.5%
29.2%
2009
Based on 2,790 vehicles
11.1%
36.9%
2008
Based on 2,620 vehicles
10.9%
37.2%
2007
Based on 1,200 vehicles
13.1%
34.4%
2006
Based on 747 vehicles
15.8%
45.8%
2005
Based on 387 vehicles
14.4%
36.1%
2004
Based on 269 vehicles
13.5%
31.8%
Top MOT Failures — Kia Carens
The most common reasons a Kia Carens fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play
Where Failures Occur
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
Front Offside
Front Nearside
Nearside
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Kia Carens — Frequently Asked Questions
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