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AK13 KVE

2013 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,870 mi
Last recorded98,870 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Carens64,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 KVE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 98,870 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 96,413 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 90,560 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 85,787 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 82,354 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 70,130 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 61,304 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 50,197 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 44,239 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Nov 2017 44,238 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 36,174 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 31,723 miles

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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AK13 KVE is a 2013 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK13 KVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK13 KVE registered?

AK13 KVE is a 2013 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 May 2013.

Is AK13 KVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK13 KVE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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