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AO13 RWX

2013 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,694 mi
Last recorded99,694 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Carens64,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 RWX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 99,694 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded under plastic shielding. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive From clutch secondary cylinder, reservoir level okay and well above minimum. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front. ()

Fuel tank strap corroded.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 99,619 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded under plastic shielding. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive From clutch secondary cylinder, reservoir level okay and well above minimum. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front. ()

Fuel tank strap corroded.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 91,488 miles

all four brake disc heat shield coroded

all under body undersealed chassie suspention

Fail 20 Jun 2024 91,466 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 81,782 miles

Offside Front c v boot perished

Fail 14 Jun 2023 81,771 miles

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

Offside Front c v boot perished

Pass 7 Jun 2022 72,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 60,328 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 60,326 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 63,242 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 53,217 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 44,849 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 34,937 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 25,240 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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AO13 RWX is a 2013 Kia Carens in Blue 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 AO13 RWX, 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 AO13 RWX registered?

AO13 RWX is a 2013 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is AO13 RWX safe to buy?

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