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AF14 SSO

2014 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,459 mi
Last recorded57,459 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Carens59,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF14 SSO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 57,459 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 57,459 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 48,665 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Sep 2023 41,966 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 33,262 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 32,741 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 32,741 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 30,472 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 27,848 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 27,848 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 23,874 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 19,935 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 16,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front turning light inop

offside front turning light inop

passenger front wiper blade split

rear discs corroded

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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AF14 SSO is a 2014 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2014 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 59,902 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF14 SSO, 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 12 years old, this Kia Carens is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AF14 SSO registered?

AF14 SSO is a 2014 Kia Carens, first registered on 20 March 2014.

Is AF14 SSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF14 SSO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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