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AV14 DZG

2014 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,317 mi
Last recorded99,317 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Carens59,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV14 DZG
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 99,317 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 87,986 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 80,694 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 69,212 miles

Advise chip in screen

Advise second row of rear seats not in use at time of test

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 69,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45zr1794wxl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise chip in screen

Advise second row of rear seats not in use at time of test

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 59,666 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 53,899 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight corrosion on rear disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen drivers side, not affecting view of road (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 53,899 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn excessively both edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight corrosion on rear disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen drivers side, not affecting view of road (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 43,880 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 36,904 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perished

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 24,070 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge and slight perishing between inner and outer tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tyre worn inner edge

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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AV14 DZG is a 2014 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AV14 DZG, 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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AV14 DZG is a 2014 Kia Carens, first registered on 17 April 2014.

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