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AP15 JFK

2015 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,908 mi
Last recorded120,908 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Carens55,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP15 JFK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 120,908 miles

Under engine cover fitted unable to fully inspect components or for potential corrosion damage and leaks

Fail 8 Aug 2025 120,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and devoid of tread on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 6mm and devoid of tread on inner edge 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Under engine cover fitted unable to fully inspect components or for potential corrosion damage and leaks

Pass 13 Aug 2024 116,293 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 114,921 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 92,679 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 92,679 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 70,965 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 58,853 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 22,470 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 22,469 miles

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

wipers poor

Pass 19 Jun 2018 19,168 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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AP15 JFK is a 2015 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AP15 JFK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP15 JFK registered?

AP15 JFK is a 2015 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is AP15 JFK safe to buy?

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