Kia Carens
MOT data from 23,588 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 76.7%. Average mileage at test: 81,679 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1,085 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 791 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 587 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 581 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 557 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 538 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 451 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 396 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 360 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 325 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 18,329 | 77.2% |
| Petrol | 5,253 | 75.2% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 186 | 67.2% | |
| Top failures: parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2005 | 249 | 59.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2006 | 487 | 63.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2007 | 790 | 67% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2008 | 1,793 | 67.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2009 | 1,922 | 69.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 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 | |||
| 2010 | 533 | 73.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2011 | 593 | 70% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 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 | |||
| 2012 | 175 | 72% | |
| Top failures: a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2013 | 2,132 | 77% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2014 | 3,389 | 78.8% | |
| Top failures: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2015 | 3,142 | 79.1% | |
| Top failures: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2016 | 2,695 | 80.1% | |
| Top failures: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | |||
| 2017 | 2,853 | 82.1% | |
| Top failures: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | |||
| 2018 | 2,412 | 83.8% | |
| Top failures: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2019 | 127 | 85% | |
| Top failures: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
76,811 mi
Median
92,004 mi
75th percentile
120,606 mi
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