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AV65 ABZ

2015 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,447 mi
Last recorded78,447 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Carens55,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV65 ABZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 78,447 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2024 73,725 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 68,383 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 62,011 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 55,699 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 55,699 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 47,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread cracked / perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread cracked / perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 41,608 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 35,610 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 35,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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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AV65 ABZ is a 2015 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 AV65 ABZ, 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 AV65 ABZ registered?

AV65 ABZ is a 2015 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 September 2015.

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