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FL13 UCE

2013 Kia Carens

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,689 mi
Last recorded124,689 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Carens64,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL13 UCE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 124,689 miles

Offside headlamp damaged

bonnet catch faulty & doesnt secure fully offside

Fail 1 Oct 2025 124,688 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover detached

Offside headlamp damaged

bonnet catch faulty & doesnt secure fully offside

Fail 11 Sep 2025 124,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Poor effort (1.4.1 (a))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Welded and modified (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose Wheel arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 117,879 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 117,876 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 107,941 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 96,026 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 96,013 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed UNABLE TO OPEN TAILGATE / ONLY ACCESABLE WITH KEY (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 88,646 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 88,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 83,876 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 74,420 miles

Front TYRES WORN ON INSIDENOT SHOWING CORDS ATOT

Fail 26 Mar 2019 74,420 miles

Front TYRES WORN ON INSIDENOT SHOWING CORDS ATOT

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 61,824 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 50,369 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 39,600 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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FL13 UCE is a 2013 Kia Carens in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FL13 UCE, 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 FL13 UCE registered?

FL13 UCE is a 2013 Kia Carens, first registered on 22 May 2013.

Is FL13 UCE safe to buy?

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