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AE63 ZYM

2013 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,950 mi
Last recorded94,950 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Carens64,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 ZYM
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 94,950 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 91,610 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 84,969 miles

noise from steering column

Fail 20 Sep 2023 84,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

noise from steering column

Pass 1 Sep 2022 76,100 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 76,100 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 67,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 60,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 60,087 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 51,757 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 51,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 42,948 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 33,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low/bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low/bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven, 2mm marker on inner (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven, on 2mm marker on inner 225/45 17 (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre has damage to outer side wall

Pass 23 Sep 2016 22,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

How Reliable is the Kia Carens?

Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
6,950
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
36,863
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,613
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,176
parking brake recording little or no effort 12,318
position lamp(s) not working 11,979
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,018
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AE63 ZYM is a 2013 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 64,468 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Carens fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE63 ZYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Carens typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 13 years old, this Kia Carens is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE63 ZYM registered?

AE63 ZYM is a 2013 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is AE63 ZYM safe to buy?

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