2013 KIA Carens 1.7L Diesel · LC13 LVR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. It passed its most recent MOT on 27 January 2026 at 139,118 miles with no defects recorded. This clean bill of health follows a pattern of passing tests without any listed advisories or failures for the last three years, suggesting a vehicle that is kept in a consistent state of repair. The mileage is typical for a 2013 model, averaging roughly 10,701 miles per year. There has been a significant increase in usage over the last two years. Between the February 2024 test at 88,570 miles and the February 2025 test at 114,274 miles, the car covered 25,704 miles. A further 24,844 miles were added by January 2026. This shift toward higher annual mileage increases the likelihood of accelerated wear on drivetrain components and suspension. The absence of recorded defects or advisories across multiple years is unusual for a vehicle of this age and mileage. While the record is clean, the lack of any mentioned consumable wear, such as tyre tread or brake disc thickness, suggests the tester may have been lenient or the owner performs preventative maintenance outside of the MOT cycle. A buyer should focus a physical inspection on the underbody for corrosion and check the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs. Given the high mileage accumulated since 2024, verifying the service history for oil changes and timing belt intervals is essential. The record shows two instances where the car failed and passed within 24 hours, which typically indicates minor administrative errors or quick fixes of simple defects that the tester did not detail in the final summary.