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AO14 XVU

2014 Kia Carens

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

191,157 mi
Last recorded191,157 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Carens59,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO14 XVU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 191,157 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 182,227 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Mar 2025 181,917 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Nov 2023 164,774 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 164,774 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 150,154 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 140,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 128,002 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 111,379 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 89,686 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 64,853 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 36,790 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 15,263 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 662 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 XVU is a 2014 Kia Carens in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XVU, 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

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What year was AO14 XVU registered?

AO14 XVU is a 2014 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 May 2014.

Is AO14 XVU safe to buy?

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