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AO14 VJA

2014 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

73,612 mi
Last recorded73,612 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Carens59,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO14 VJA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 73,612 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 73,612 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended middle row of seats (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended in boot unable to inspect (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended in boot unable to inspect (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended middle row of seats (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 69,042 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 69,042 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2024 62,363 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 62,361 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 55,555 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 55,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 49,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 41,841 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 35,092 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 35,046 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 27,284 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 22,627 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 22,627 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 15 May 2017 17,413 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 17,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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AO14 VJA is a 2014 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AO14 VJA, 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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AO14 VJA is a 2014 Kia Carens, first registered on 20 May 2014.

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