2013 KIA Carens 1.7L Diesel · AV63 MKL
2013 KIA Carens (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2013. Recorded mileage 85,916 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,916 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AV63 MKL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 85,916 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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AV63 MKL Mileage History
- 28/09/202368,895 mi
- 28/09/202477,057 mi+8,162 mi
- 28/09/202477,057 mi
- 29/09/202585,916 mi+8,859 mi
- 30/09/202585,916 mi
Average of roughly 8,485 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AV63 MKL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Kia Carens (AV63 MKL) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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