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S78 PFL

2021 Kia Carens

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

24,643 mi
Last recorded24,643 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS78 PFL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 24,643 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2025 24,142 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 94,261 miles

Dual clutch pack rattle

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 94,261 miles

Dual clutch pack rattle

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 19,664 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 75,768 miles

Lower undertray obscuring components

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 67,712 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 67,709 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2021 58,098 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 49,610 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs in poor condition worn/pitted/corroded and offside rear showing signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 49,610 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs in poor condition worn/pitted/corroded and offside rear showing signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 36,530 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2019 36,530 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended n/s tail lamp and o/s fog lamp inop. (4.10 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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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S78 PFL is a 2021 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,498cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S78 PFL, 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 5 years old, this Kia Carens is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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S78 PFL is a 2021 Kia Carens, first registered on 19 October 2021.

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The MOT history for S78 PFL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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