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AU14 UMC

2014 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,955 mi
Last recorded78,955 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2014 Kia Carens59,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU14 UMC
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 78,955 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 71,904 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 58,123 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 58,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 45,920 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 33,159 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner shoulder, recommend soonest replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear both sides tyres splitting slightly between treads

Fail 23 Feb 2017 33,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure around circumference (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner shoulder, recommend soonest replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear both sides tyres splitting slightly between treads

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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AU14 UMC is a 2014 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AU14 UMC, 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 AU14 UMC registered?

AU14 UMC is a 2014 Kia Carens, first registered on 2 March 2014.

Is AU14 UMC safe to buy?

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