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FY63 PWJ

2013 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,268 mi
Last recorded69,268 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Carens64,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 69,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 65,075 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 65,075 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 60,436 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 55,672 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 55,672 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 50,153 miles

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

Nearside Lower Outer sill has body repair (unable to fully assess)

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 50,151 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Lower Outer sill has body repair (unable to fully assess)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high due to accident damage (lamp not sat in original position) (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 46,148 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre cut

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 41,474 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 3 Jul 2019 35,937 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 30,301 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 25,233 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 18,482 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 PWJ is a 2013 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PWJ, 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 FY63 PWJ registered?

FY63 PWJ is a 2013 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 October 2013.

Is FY63 PWJ safe to buy?

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