2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Kia Carens MOT pass rate and common faults

311 MOT tests in 2024. 56.6% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time56.6%
Failed or needed repairs43.4%
Typical mileage at test96,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 311 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.1%
  2. Position lamp: not working4.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.2%
    17 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.9%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.5%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    21 marked dangerous
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.5%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.5%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.5%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics26.7%
  2. Brakes25.4%
  3. Suspension18.6%
  4. Tyres11.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.8%
  7. Steering5.5%
  8. Body & chassis3.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.1%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.8%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened12.5%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.3%

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: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. 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 2010 Kia Carens?

In 2024, 56.6% of 2010 Kia Carens cars passed their MOT first time, across 311 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Kia Carens?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; position lamp: not working; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Kia Carens reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).