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AO14 WKB

2014 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,586 mi
Last recorded93,586 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Carens59,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO14 WKB
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2026 93,586 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Engine has knocking noise

Pass 2 Jun 2025 85,042 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 79,965 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 72,131 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 72,129 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 72,061 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))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 64,419 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 64,419 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 55,694 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 55,694 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 50,375 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 43,491 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 42,987 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 36,059 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 28,027 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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AO14 WKB is a 2014 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WKB, 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 WKB is a 2014 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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