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AO65 NVK

2015 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,760 mi
Last recorded86,760 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Carens55,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO65 NVK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 86,760 miles

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

oil leak

tail gate not opening

Fail 28 Aug 2025 86,740 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

oil leak

tail gate not opening

Pass 29 Aug 2024 76,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

tailgate does not open

Fail 20 Aug 2024 76,958 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front headlight damaged

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

tailgate does not open

Pass 2 Mar 2023 64,609 miles

Cannot open tailgate

Handbrake long

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 64,605 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Headlight (sharp edges) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Cannot open tailgate

Handbrake long

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 54,781 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs badly corroded on inner discs face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

TPMS light on dash

Pass 27 Nov 2020 48,414 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn on inner face

front inner brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 13 Nov 2019 43,682 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 43,652 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 35,884 miles

rear brake pads 75% worn

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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AO65 NVK is a 2015 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AO65 NVK, 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 AO65 NVK registered?

AO65 NVK is a 2015 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 October 2015.

Is AO65 NVK safe to buy?

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