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AY65 OAU

2015 Kia Carens

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,788 mi
Last recorded125,788 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Carens55,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY65 OAU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 125,788 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 122,189 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 116,219 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 116,204 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 110,457 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 109,293 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 96,320 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 75,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner & outer edges also has slight cut but not showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 75,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner & outer edges also has slight cut but not showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 52,570 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 37,290 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 37,289 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))

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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AY65 OAU is a 2015 Kia Carens in White 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 AY65 OAU, 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 AY65 OAU registered?

AY65 OAU is a 2015 Kia Carens, first registered on 11 September 2015.

Is AY65 OAU safe to buy?

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