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AK14 PXB

2014 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

169,205 mi
Last recorded169,205 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Carens59,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK14 PXB
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 169,205 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 169,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 160,512 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 160,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 144,092 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 127,159 miles

emissions too clean to detect

Fail 7 Jul 2023 127,159 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

emissions too clean to detect

Pass 28 Jun 2022 109,916 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 98,057 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 84,501 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 67,233 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 52,900 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 34,557 miles

slight damage to windscreen

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 PXB is a 2014 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,685cc diesel 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 AK14 PXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK14 PXB?

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What year was AK14 PXB registered?

AK14 PXB is a 2014 Kia Carens, first registered on 6 June 2014.

Is AK14 PXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK14 PXB 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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