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DA14 XCL

2014 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,712 mi
Last recorded172,712 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Carens59,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA14 XCL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 172,712 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 158,871 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 144,958 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 144,955 miles

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2023 129,660 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 129,660 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 113,040 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 96,502 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 96,502 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 85,617 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 85,617 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 69,170 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 52,363 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 37,173 miles

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

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 XCL is a 2014 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XCL, 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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What year was DA14 XCL registered?

DA14 XCL is a 2014 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 June 2014.

Is DA14 XCL safe to buy?

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