2015 Kia Carens · 6,914 MOT tests
2015 Kia Carens reliability
2015 Kia Carenss fail 29.2% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 12 Carens years (6,914 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Carenss: 35.6%)
- 29.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Carenss: 35.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 67,458
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,914
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 10.4% of tests fail here (101% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 48% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Kia Carens
Fail rate by area
- Brakes10.4%
- Lights and electrics8.7%
- Tyres8.7%
- Suspension6.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.3%
- Body, chassis and structure1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 4.85%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 3.11%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Stop lamp not working 2.81%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.29%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.97%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.89%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.2%) · Brake pads wearing thin (14.04%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.23%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.35%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (4.77%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.67%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Kia Carens reliable?
2015 Kia Carenss fail 29.2% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 12 Carens years (6,914 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Kia Carens MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (4.85% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (3.11% of tests), stop lamp not working (2.81% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Kia Carens have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Kia Carens shows 67,458 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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