2013 Kia Carens · 4,600 MOT tests
2013 Kia Carens reliability
2013 Kia Carenss fail 35.7% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 12 Carens years (4,600 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Carenss: 35.6%)
- 35.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Carenss: 35.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 84,085
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,600
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 42% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 12.3% of tests fail here (77% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 53% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Kia Carens
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics14.7%
- Brakes12.3%
- Tyres8.8%
- Suspension8.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.6%
- Body, chassis and structure1.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 4.89%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 4.63%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.91%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 2.76%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.74%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Registration plate lamp not working 2.35%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.09%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (16.22%) · Brake pads wearing thin (13.63%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.52%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (4.89%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.26%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Kia Carens reliable?
2013 Kia Carenss fail 35.7% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 12 Carens years (4,600 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Kia Carens MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (4.89% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (4.63% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (2.91% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Kia Carens have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2013 Kia Carens shows 84,085 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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