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YS15 YUL

2015 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,532 mi
Last recorded158,532 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Carens55,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS15 YUL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 158,532 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 158,532 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle also unable to open from inside (6.2.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 150,649 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 150,649 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing Split pin (5.3.6 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 150,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 142,163 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 142,163 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 123,951 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 123,951 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))

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

tracking adjustment advised

Pass 22 Jun 2021 108,550 miles

parking brake has an imbalance of 22%

Pass 19 Jun 2020 97,914 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 97,913 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 86,608 miles

Front TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

Pass 14 Jun 2018 67,553 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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YS15 YUL is a 2015 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2015 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 55,640 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 YS15 YUL, 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 11 years old, this Kia Carens is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YS15 YUL registered?

YS15 YUL is a 2015 Kia Carens, first registered on 3 July 2015.

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