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285 HLD

2015 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,501 mi
Last recorded80,501 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Carens55,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration285 HLD
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 80,501 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 75,401 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside rear shock absorber cover adrift

Pass 28 Feb 2024 66,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear ridge both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 60,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 52,429 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 44,646 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 36,944 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 36,610 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 36,610 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

How Reliable is the Kia Carens?

Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
6,950
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
36,863
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,613
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,176
parking brake recording little or no effort 12,318
position lamp(s) not working 11,979
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,018
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285 HLD is a 2015 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 55,640 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Carens fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 285 HLD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Carens typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 11 years old, this Kia Carens is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 285 HLD registered?

285 HLD is a 2015 Kia Carens, first registered on 13 April 2015.

Is 285 HLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 285 HLD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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