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AK14 FTN

2014 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,654 mi
Last recorded110,654 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Carens59,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK14 FTN
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 110,654 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 110,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 103,925 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2024 103,915 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 97,861 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 93,195 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Knocking noise from steering

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm - tyre worn smooth on the inner edge and the inner sidewall starting to split (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 92,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure and no longer preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working Indicator in the wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Knocking noise from steering

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm - tyre worn smooth on the inner edge and the inner sidewall starting to split (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 86,334 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 80,736 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 71,677 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 60,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 43,266 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 42,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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AK14 FTN is a 2014 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AK14 FTN, 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 AK14 FTN registered?

AK14 FTN is a 2014 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 April 2014.

Is AK14 FTN safe to buy?

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