MOT reliability
Kia Karens
1 vehicles · 17 completed MOT tests analysed
65%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Kia Karens vehicles and 17 completed MOT tests, the Kia Karens has an overall 65% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 74,862 miles.
1
Vehicles
17
MOT tests
4,998
Avg miles / year
2.1
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Kia Karens problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kia Karens MOT tests:
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Other111%
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Body & structure11%
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Brakes3%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Identification & plates3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
Kia Karens pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 1 | 0% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1)
Most common Kia Karens MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kia Karens MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (3 times)
- 2 x child seats fitted at rear (2 times)
- Nail in offside rear tyre (2 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (2 times)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (2 times)
- exhaust system center bracket broken still supported front and rear (2 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (1 times)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (1 times)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Oil leak (1 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (1 times)
Kia Karens pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 17 | 65% | 74,862 |
Kia Karens reliability FAQ
Across 1 Kia Karens vehicles in our MOT data,
65% pass the MOT (a 35% failure rate), with about
2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kia Karens MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d).
The typical Kia Karens in our data has covered around
74,862 miles.
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