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FG63 XLP

2013 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

147,658 mi
Last recorded147,658 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 Kia Carens64,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG63 XLP
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 147,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective dip beam light output slightly reduced, suspect projector lens clouded internally. beam pattern still ok (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front wishbones, rear mounting bushes split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 134,776 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 120,571 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 120,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Heavily corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 109,408 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 99,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 91,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing Edges

Pass 14 Aug 2019 88,021 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 68,812 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 55,505 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 46,921 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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FG63 XLP is a 2013 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2013 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 64,468 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 FG63 XLP, 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 13 years old, this Kia Carens is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FG63 XLP registered?

FG63 XLP is a 2013 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 October 2013.

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