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EA15 SZD

2015 Kia Carens

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,376 mi
Last recorded102,376 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Carens55,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA15 SZD
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 102,376 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 102,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 97,221 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 89,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 79,220 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Offside Rear Tyre tread 3mm

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Oct 2022 79,220 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Offside Rear Tyre tread 3mm

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Sep 2021 66,312 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 45,080 miles

Under engine tray fitted.

Fail 29 Sep 2020 45,077 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both Sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under engine tray fitted.

Pass 14 May 2019 38,893 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 31,419 miles

Both front brake discs lipped

Both rear tyres cracking

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front (3.5.1g)

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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EA15 SZD 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 EA15 SZD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA15 SZD registered?

EA15 SZD is a 2015 Kia Carens, first registered on 18 May 2015.

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