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FJ14 FWA

2014 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,820 mi
Last recorded179,820 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Carens59,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ14 FWA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 179,820 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2025 162,235 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 146,011 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 146,011 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 112,462 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 112,388 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 106,910 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 91,118 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 91,115 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 78,431 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 78,428 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 67,694 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 57,825 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 44,832 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 33,942 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 33,939 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread badly perished

Offside Rear Tyre tread badly perished

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FJ14 FWA is a 2014 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FJ14 FWA, 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 FJ14 FWA registered?

FJ14 FWA is a 2014 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 March 2014.

Is FJ14 FWA safe to buy?

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