2013 KIA Carens 1.7L Diesel · LD63 NFN
2013 KIA Carens (1.7L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2013. Recorded mileage 136,377 miles. MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,377 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-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.
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LD63 NFN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
- 136,377 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD63 NFN 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 (LD63 NFN) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
LD63 NFN Mileage History
- 27/09/2023107,658 mi
- 24/09/2024115,178 mi+7,520 mi
- 25/09/2024115,178 mi
- 22/09/2025124,428 mi+9,250 mi
- 15/09/2026136,377 mi+11,949 mi
Average of roughly 9,676 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Carens
Our database tracks 2 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Common Problems: KIA CARENS
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- 1.7 CRDi Dual-Mass Flywheel (DMF) and Clutch Wear(Serious)
The 1.7-litre CRDi diesel engine produces substantial low-end torque (up to 340Nm), which places considerable rotational stress on the dual-mass flywheel and clutch assembly. In stop-start school run driving or when towing caravans, the internal damping springs within the flywheel weaken and develop excessive rotational play. This causes severe shudder through the clutch pedal when biting, metallic rattling at idle that disappears when depressing the clutch, and eventual clutch slip under load. Replacement requires dropping the front subframe and gearbox, making it a substantial maintenance expense.
- Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint and Bush Deterioration(Moderate)
Given the Carens kerb weight and seven-seat passenger payload, front lower wishbone rear bushes and lower swivel ball joints endure heavy pounding on UK road surfaces. Over time, the bonded rubber bushes tear and grease seals on the ball joints perish, allowing moisture and grit to enter. The resulting play leads to vague, wandering steering at motorway speeds, uneven inner front tyre wear, and metallic knocking over speed humps, regularly resulting in MOT test refusals.
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- 1.7 CRDi Dual-Mass Flywheel (DMF) and Clutch WearSerious
The 1.7-litre CRDi diesel engine produces substantial low-end torque (up to 340Nm), which places considerable rotational stress on the dual-mass flywheel and clutch assembly. In stop-start school run driving or when towing caravans, the internal damping springs within the flywheel weaken and develop excessive rotational play. This causes severe shudder through the clutch pedal when biting, metallic rattling at idle that disappears when depressing the clutch, and eventual clutch slip under load. Replacement requires dropping the front subframe and gearbox, making it a substantial maintenance expense.
- Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint and Bush DeteriorationModerate
Given the Carens kerb weight and seven-seat passenger payload, front lower wishbone rear bushes and lower swivel ball joints endure heavy pounding on UK road surfaces. Over time, the bonded rubber bushes tear and grease seals on the ball joints perish, allowing moisture and grit to enter. The resulting play leads to vague, wandering steering at motorway speeds, uneven inner front tyre wear, and metallic knocking over speed humps, regularly resulting in MOT test refusals.
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