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DA14 VNB

2014 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,483 mi
Last recorded58,483 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Carens59,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA14 VNB
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 58,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear wiper split

Fail 2 Dec 2025 58,483 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear wiper split

Pass 6 Dec 2024 55,420 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear wiper

Fail 3 Dec 2024 55,386 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear wiper

Pass 1 Dec 2023 52,104 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished slightly on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

little reserve travel on hand brake

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Nov 2022 48,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN/LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN/LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2021 41,373 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2021 41,373 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2020 29,837 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2019 23,314 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 19,379 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 16,082 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DA14 VNB is a 2014 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 2014 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 59,902 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 DA14 VNB, 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.

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DA14 VNB is a 2014 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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