2014 KIA Carens 1.7L Diesel · K23 DAY
2014 KIA Carens (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2014. Recorded mileage 106,478 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,478 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K23 DAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 106,478 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K23 DAY 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 2014 Kia Carens (K23 DAY) between June 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 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: Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
K23 DAY Mileage History
- 19/06/202478,842 mi
- 30/05/202591,247 mi+12,405 mi
- 30/05/202591,249 mi+2 mi
- 19/05/2026106,477 mi+15,228 mi
- 19/05/2026106,478 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 14,436 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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