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AM04 HOL

2015 Kia Carens

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,660 mi
Last recorded72,660 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Carens55,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM04 HOL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 72,660 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 72,660 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 68,968 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 68,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 63,718 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 57,580 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 53,424 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 53,424 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 49,167 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 45,294 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 39,489 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 30,148 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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AM04 HOL is a 2015 Kia Carens in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AM04 HOL, 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.

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What year was AM04 HOL registered?

AM04 HOL is a 2015 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 February 2015.

Is AM04 HOL safe to buy?

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