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DG14 LCV

2014 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,345 mi
Last recorded94,345 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Carens59,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG14 LCV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 94,345 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 94,343 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 86,861 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Boot seat. ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 86,861 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Boot seat. ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 79,895 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Boot seat. ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Boot seat. ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 79,746 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Boot seat. ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Boot seat. ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 72,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 72,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 65,355 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Dec 2021 65,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Dec 2020 60,188 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 60,188 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 56,287 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 48,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 39,972 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 31,258 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 31,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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DG14 LCV is a 2014 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DG14 LCV, 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 DG14 LCV registered?

DG14 LCV is a 2014 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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