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CX14 UOU

2014 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

149,672 mi
Last recorded149,672 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Carens59,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX14 UOU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 149,672 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 149,669 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% out on increase of pressure (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% out on increase of pressure (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 124,102 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 23 May 2024 98,173 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 91,545 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2022 80,262 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 70,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row

Pass 30 Jul 2020 63,428 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Apr 2019 51,348 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2018 39,198 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 23,577 miles

Offside wiper split

both rear tyres cracked on tread pattern

wiring chafed through on engine cover

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 UOU is a 2014 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel 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 UOU, 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 UOU registered?

CX14 UOU is a 2014 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 April 2014.

Is CX14 UOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX14 UOU 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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