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FM14 AVL

2014 Kia Carens

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,042 mi
Last recorded128,042 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Carens59,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM14 AVL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 128,042 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 116,503 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 105,711 miles

Antifreeze level low.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush. (advise) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn chalked. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush. (advise) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn chalked. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 105,711 miles

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

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

Antifreeze level low.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush. (advise) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn chalked. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush. (advise) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn chalked. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 92,030 miles

Front wipers poor.

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

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

antifreeze level low.

Pass 26 Mar 2022 75,447 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 67,670 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 58,332 miles

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

Offside headlamp light source reduced by approx 40%-50%-recommend replacement

Pass 29 Jun 2019 45,840 miles

Both front turning light not working

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

Offside rear tyre worn low on edges

Pass 4 Jul 2018 33,291 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 33,291 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 21,428 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre low on edges

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FM14 AVL is a 2014 Kia Carens in White 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 FM14 AVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM14 AVL registered?

FM14 AVL is a 2014 Kia Carens, first registered on 9 July 2014.

Is FM14 AVL safe to buy?

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