2014 Kia Carens · 7,261 MOT tests
2014 Kia Carens reliability
2014 Kia Carenss fail 32.6% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 12 Carens years (7,261 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Carenss: 35.6%)
- 32.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Carenss: 35.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 75,880
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,261
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 11.2% of tests fail here (85% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 47% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Kia Carens
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics12.8%
- Brakes11.2%
- Tyres8.9%
- Suspension8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.3%
- Body, chassis and structure1.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 4.83%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Stop lamp not working 4.75%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 3.29%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.69%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.36%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.16%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.52%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (14.1%) · Brake pads wearing thin (13.01%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.93%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (4.45%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.46%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Kia Carens reliable?
2014 Kia Carenss fail 32.6% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 12 Carens years (7,261 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Kia Carens MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (4.83% of tests), stop lamp not working (4.75% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (3.29% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Kia Carens have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Kia Carens shows 75,880 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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