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A2 YFE

2015 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

165,959 mi
Last recorded165,959 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Carens55,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 YFE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 165,959 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 157,619 miles

Undertrays fitted on engine bay and brake pipes

Pass 10 Oct 2023 147,589 miles

Under trays fitted on engine bay and brake pipes

Pass 15 Oct 2022 138,029 miles

Under trays fitted on engine bay and brake pipes

Pass 9 Oct 2021 128,006 miles

Under trays fitted on engine bay and brake pipes

Pass 10 Oct 2020 118,723 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 106,677 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 90,553 miles

Engine cover & undershield obscuring components

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively wheels on inspection (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre slightly feathered

Fail 28 Sep 2018 90,549 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover & undershield obscuring components

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively wheels on inspection (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre slightly feathered

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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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A2 YFE is a 2015 Kia Carens in Black 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 A2 YFE, 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 A2 YFE registered?

A2 YFE is a 2015 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 September 2015.

Is A2 YFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 YFE 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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