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BD13 BHJ

2013 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,089 mi
Last recorded79,089 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Carens64,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 BHJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 79,089 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 79,012 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 71,197 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 68,202 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 60,646 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 49,161 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 38,554 miles

Nearside Front turn lamp inop

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front turn lamp inop

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 38,554 miles

Nearside Front turn lamp inop

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front turn lamp inop

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 28,736 miles

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

Nearside Front cornering bulb inop

Offside Front cornering bulb inop

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 19,509 miles

offside front tyre worn bald inner and outer edges

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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BD13 BHJ is a 2013 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BD13 BHJ, 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 BD13 BHJ registered?

BD13 BHJ is a 2013 Kia Carens, first registered on 12 July 2013.

Is BD13 BHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD13 BHJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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