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AV13 NAE

2013 Kia Carens

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,103 mi
Last recorded120,103 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Carens64,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 NAE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 120,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 116,495 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 116,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

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 7 May 2024 111,237 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))

Nearside Rear shock dust cover is adrift

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

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven

bolts missing from rear seat runners

knocking noise from steering but no play found

Pass 5 May 2023 104,860 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear damper bump stop perished apart

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axle slightly corroded

slight knock from steering but no free play

Pass 26 May 2022 99,204 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover loose on shock (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both rear tyre,s stepped in tread

Pass 25 Mar 2021 91,475 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 83,803 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 83,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 75,378 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 75,378 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 58,204 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in central tread area

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 46,183 miles

both rear tyres are cracking

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 NAE is a 2013 Kia Carens in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NAE, 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 AV13 NAE registered?

AV13 NAE is a 2013 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 May 2013.

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