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DT14 NLA

2014 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,194 mi
Last recorded101,194 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Carens59,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT14 NLA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 101,194 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 99,776 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 98,483 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 91,844 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 83,628 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 77,592 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2021 77,592 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose insecure By tank (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 73,770 miles

Exhaust condition

Fail 29 Aug 2020 73,770 miles

Exhaust condition

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 67,851 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 59,314 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 48,974 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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DT14 NLA is a 2014 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DT14 NLA, 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 DT14 NLA registered?

DT14 NLA is a 2014 Kia Carens, first registered on 15 August 2014.

Is DT14 NLA safe to buy?

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