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FV14 VFL

2014 Kia Carens

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,248 mi
Last recorded108,248 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Carens59,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV14 VFL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 108,248 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 95,097 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 86,987 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 78,847 miles

rearmost seats not in use

emissions too clean to register

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes both sides slight deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 78,845 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended webbing twisted (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both sides (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick almost metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes both sides slight deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions too clean to register

rearmost seats not in use

Pass 15 Dec 2021 69,823 miles

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Front both tyres worn outer edges,badly worn inner edges

Nearside Rear tyre almost devoid of tread outer edge 205 55 16

Rear both tyres almost on 2mm

emissions too clean to register

rearmost seats not in use

strongly advise tracking check

Pass 10 Dec 2020 62,682 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

emissions too clean to register

rearmost seats not in ujse

Pass 20 Jun 2019 48,375 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 48,375 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 37,176 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 28,530 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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FV14 VFL is a 2014 Kia Carens in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FV14 VFL, 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 FV14 VFL registered?

FV14 VFL is a 2014 Kia Carens, first registered on 25 June 2014.

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