2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Kia Carens MOT pass rate and common faults

2,081 MOT tests in 2024. 67.0% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time67.0%
Failed or needed repairs33.0%
Typical mileage at test75,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,081 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.9%
    147 marked dangerous
  2. Stop lamp: not working4.2%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    77 marked dangerous
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.4%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.2%
    58 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.1%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes18.0%
  2. Lights & electrics13.7%
  3. Tyres10.7%
  4. Suspension9.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.7%
  7. Body & chassis2.0%
  8. Steering0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick15.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.9%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.3%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2015 Kia Carens?

In 2024, 67.0% of 2015 Kia Carens cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,081 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Kia Carens?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; stop lamp: not working; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2015 Kia Carens reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).