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AV13 BXE

2013 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,622 mi
Last recorded33,622 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Carens64,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 BXE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2025 33,622 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 33,344 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 32,248 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 31,431 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 30,260 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 29,302 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 25,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Pads Near To Limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear Number Plate Starting To Delaminate (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Are Cracking Between Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 21,795 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 26 May 2017 17,638 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 13,909 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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AV13 BXE is a 2013 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AV13 BXE, 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 AV13 BXE registered?

AV13 BXE is a 2013 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is AV13 BXE safe to buy?

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