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BV65 SVT

2015 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,370 mi
Last recorded150,370 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Carens55,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV65 SVT
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 150,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 150,360 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 136,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 117,453 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 116,862 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 91,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch damaged but not fouling tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop slightly worn

Pass 8 Feb 2022 84,482 miles

NEARSIDE REAR DOOR / WING BODY DAMAGE

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 84,482 miles

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

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

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

NEARSIDE REAR DOOR BODY DAMAGE

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 64,177 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES AROUND 3MM ( CENTRE)

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

Pass 13 May 2019 44,528 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS OUTER EDGE CORRODED

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin AROUND 80% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 32,599 miles

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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BV65 SVT is a 2015 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BV65 SVT, 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 BV65 SVT registered?

BV65 SVT is a 2015 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 October 2015.

Is BV65 SVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV65 SVT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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