2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Kia Carens MOT pass rate and common faults

1,358 MOT tests in 2024. 63.0% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time63.0%
Failed or needed repairs37.0%
Typical mileage at test91,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,358 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working6.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.2%
    86 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    49 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.4%
    44 marked dangerous
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.4%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.2%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.2%
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes19.6%
  2. Lights & electrics19.1%
  3. Suspension11.2%
  4. Tyres9.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  6. Body & chassis2.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.0%
  8. Steering1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened19.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.3%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: stop lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 Kia Carens?

In 2024, 63.0% of 2013 Kia Carens cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,358 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Kia Carens?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2013 Kia Carens reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).