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DF63 CXS

2014 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,313 mi
Last recorded131,313 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Carens59,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF63 CXS
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 131,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 123,621 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 115,094 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 110,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 104,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 98,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 88,249 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

under shields fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Jan 2020 88,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

Offside Rear noise from braking system, further investigation required

under shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jan 2019 77,181 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

Offside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

Offside Rear tyre sidewall weak/perished, nail in outer tread shoulder

Fail 23 Jan 2019 77,181 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

Offside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

Offside Rear tyre sidewall weak/perished, nail in outer tread shoulder

Pass 25 Jan 2018 65,460 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 65,460 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 52,213 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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DF63 CXS is a 2014 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 DF63 CXS, 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 DF63 CXS registered?

DF63 CXS is a 2014 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 January 2014.

Is DF63 CXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF63 CXS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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