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AF15 LXR

2015 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,987 mi
Last recorded114,987 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Carens55,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF15 LXR
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 28 Nov 2025 114,987 miles

Rear axle corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting nearside and offside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 107,928 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 100,079 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 91,355 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 83,241 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 75,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear hand brake only just meeting pass criteria

Pass 12 Jun 2019 62,516 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 45,563 miles

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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AF15 LXR is a 2015 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AF15 LXR, 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 AF15 LXR registered?

AF15 LXR is a 2015 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 March 2015.

Is AF15 LXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF15 LXR shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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