Kia Carens reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 20,597 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 20,597 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 67% of Kia Carens cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — behind the 73% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in brakes and lights & electrics.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Carens tends to fail
Share of Kia Carens cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on brakes, lights & electrics, tyres. Holds up better than average on steering, body & structure.
Common questions
Is the Kia Carens reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Kia Carens is more demanding than average for its age: 67% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. Give brakes, lights & electrics and tyres a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Kia Carens?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Kia Carens in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 74%; 8 to 12 years, 67%; and 13 years and older, 49%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Kia Carens MOT?
For Kia Carens cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are brakes (15.4% of tests vs 7.4% fleet), lights & electrics (16.8% of tests vs 12.5% fleet), suspension (13.8% of tests vs 10.4% fleet).