2015 KIA Carens 1.7L Diesel · AX15 CDV
2015 KIA Carens (1.7L, diesel). First registered 25 Mar 2015. Recorded mileage 158,075 miles. MOT expired on 13 Feb 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Jun 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,075 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
AX15 CDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2025
- 158,075 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AX15 CDV 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 2015 Kia Carens (AX15 CDV) between February 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 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: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”.
AX15 CDV Mileage History
- 07/02/2023122,997 mi
- 10/02/2024141,022 mi+18,025 mi
- 10/02/2024141,022 mi
- 12/02/2025158,075 mi+17,053 mi
- 12/02/2025158,075 mi
Average of roughly 17,401 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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