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FJ14 TBV

2014 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,272 mi
Last recorded34,272 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Carens59,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ14 TBV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 34,272 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 34,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 34,015 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 33,639 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 31,455 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 31,022 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 30,939 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 30,650 miles

handbrake efficiency 16%

Fail 26 Feb 2020 30,650 miles

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

handbrake efficiency 16%

Pass 20 Feb 2019 29,954 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 29,087 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 24,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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FJ14 TBV is a 2014 Kia Carens in Silver 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 FJ14 TBV, 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 TBV registered?

FJ14 TBV is a 2014 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is FJ14 TBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ14 TBV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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