2013 KIA Carens 1.7L Diesel · ST63 FHC
2013 KIA Carens (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2013. Recorded mileage 101,709 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,709 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST63 FHC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 101,709 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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ST63 FHC Mileage History
- 24/01/202486,249 mi
- 22/01/202593,548 mi+7,299 mi
- 23/01/202593,548 mi
- 14/01/2026101,595 mi+8,047 mi
- 22/01/2026101,709 mi+114 mi
Average of roughly 7,745 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ST63 FHC 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 (ST63 FHC) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 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 (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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