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AY15 XMC

2015 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,874 mi
Last recorded64,874 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Carens55,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY15 XMC
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 64,874 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 61,286 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 18 Jan 2024 58,364 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 54,447 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 50,136 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 50,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 44,529 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 44,529 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 39,832 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 34,403 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 28,924 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres are low on tread and unevenly worn with outer sidewall damage. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 28,924 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres are low on tread and unevenly worn with outer sidewall damage. (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers ripped / worn out. (8.2.2)

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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AY15 XMC is a 2015 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY15 XMC, 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 AY15 XMC registered?

AY15 XMC is a 2015 Kia Carens, first registered on 18 March 2015.

Is AY15 XMC safe to buy?

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