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GF14 BZJ

2014 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,769 mi
Last recorded115,769 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Carens59,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF14 BZJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 115,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge's devoid of tread change asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 115,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge's devoid of tread change asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 112,534 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 108,713 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 108,713 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 104,616 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 104,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 96,732 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 87,394 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 78,872 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 66,843 miles

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

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

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

front tyres devoid of trad on inner and outer edges

rear tyres cracking on tread surface

Fail 12 May 2018 66,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front tyres devoid of tread on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres cracking on tread surface

Pass 13 May 2017 48,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GF14 BZJ is a 2014 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 GF14 BZJ, 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.

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What year was GF14 BZJ registered?

GF14 BZJ is a 2014 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 April 2014.

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