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B15 SEV

2013 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

177,511 mi
Last recorded177,511 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Carens64,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 SEV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 177,511 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 172,683 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 168,432 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 160,707 miles

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

both rear tyres inner edge wear

Pass 15 Dec 2022 151,048 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 140,236 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 140,234 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2021 124,426 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 112,625 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 95,952 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 77,981 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 58,623 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 50,375 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 41,206 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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B15 SEV is a 2013 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 B15 SEV, 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

How do I check the history of B15 SEV?

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What year was B15 SEV registered?

B15 SEV is a 2013 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 June 2013.

Is B15 SEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B15 SEV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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