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AY63 UVU

2013 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,776 mi
Last recorded178,776 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Carens64,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY63 UVU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 178,776 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 169,558 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 159,040 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 159,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 137,559 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in both steering rack inner joints ()

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 137,554 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in both steering rack inner joints ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 119,768 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 119,768 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 107,046 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 107,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 90,088 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 71,319 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread is starting to fade slightly (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 71,319 miles

Headlamp aim not tested due to o/s/f dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall has a split exposing ply (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm stepping in inside starting to perish and has cuts with debris inside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread is starting to fade slightly (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 58,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 47,408 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 47,217 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AY63 UVU is a 2013 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AY63 UVU, 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 AY63 UVU registered?

AY63 UVU is a 2013 Kia Carens, first registered on 5 October 2013.

Is AY63 UVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY63 UVU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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