KIA CARENS MOT pass rate
70.5% of 20,603 KIA CARENS MOT tests pass.
The CARENS passes 70.5% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all KIA models (80.1%).
The KIA CARENS passes 70.5% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the KIA CARENS tested at 3–6 years pass 81.0% of the time, compared with just 55.6% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (2) | 2 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 81.0% | 1,546 | 48,267 miles |
| 6–10 years | 75.3% | 10,356 | 71,646 miles |
| 10–15 years | 67.9% | 5,265 | 94,539 miles |
| 15+ years | 55.6% | 3,434 | 98,946 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the KIA CARENS
The most common reason the KIA CARENS fails its MOT is brakes — present in 53.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Less than 1.5 mm thick".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 53.5% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 47.5% | Not working |
| Suspension | 32.7% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Tyres | 26.5% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 14.4% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.9% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 7.2% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Steering | 4.9% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.5% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 1.4% | Fixing missing |
Related KIA models
- KIA SPORTAGE — 82.0% pass rate
- KIA PICANTO — 77.1% pass rate
- KIA CEED — 74.4% pass rate
- KIA RIO — 75.6% pass rate
- KIA NIRO — 91.4% pass rate
- KIA VENGA — 79.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the KIA CARENS?
- 70.5% of KIA CARENS MOT tests pass, based on 20,603 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the KIA CARENS?
- The most common reason the KIA CARENS fails its MOT is brakes — present in 53.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Less than 1.5 mm thick".
- Does this show the KIA CARENS's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the KIA service history guide for how to check and keep one.