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FY63 LSJ

2013 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,206 mi
Last recorded109,206 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Carens64,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY63 LSJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 109,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 109,205 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 101,540 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Nov 2023 92,665 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 83,392 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 75,528 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 67,443 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 60,378 miles

knocking noise from steering

Fail 24 Oct 2019 60,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

knocking noise from steering

Pass 26 Oct 2018 47,772 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 37,863 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 31,531 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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FY63 LSJ is a 2013 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 2013 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 64,468 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 FY63 LSJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY63 LSJ?

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What year was FY63 LSJ registered?

FY63 LSJ is a 2013 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 October 2013.

Is FY63 LSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY63 LSJ 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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