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CX14 LJL

2014 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,760 mi
Last recorded74,760 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Carens59,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX14 LJL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 74,760 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 68,929 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 60,868 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 53,161 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 46,715 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 46,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2021 39,896 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 36,582 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 28,517 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 23,174 miles

all four tyres cracked on tread pattern

Pass 24 Feb 2017 15,859 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

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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CX14 LJL is a 2014 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CX14 LJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX14 LJL registered?

CX14 LJL is a 2014 Kia Carens, first registered on 4 March 2014.

Is CX14 LJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX14 LJL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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