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DU65 ABV

2015 Kia Carens

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,756 mi
Last recorded126,756 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Carens55,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU65 ABV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 126,756 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 124,643 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2024 119,873 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 119,870 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 119,850 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (possibly injector) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 110,992 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 104,742 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear seats folded

Pass 30 Nov 2020 99,800 miles

Front Registration plate cracked

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 79,348 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 79,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 60,642 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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DU65 ABV is a 2015 Kia Carens in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2015 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 55,640 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 DU65 ABV, 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 11 years old, this Kia Carens is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DU65 ABV is a 2015 Kia Carens, first registered on 10 September 2015.

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