KIA Carens
Registered from 2000 to 2019.
About this model
The Kia Carens is a compact MPV manufactured by Kia since 1999, spanning over four generations, and was marketed worldwide under various nameplates, prominently as the Kia Rondo.
From the Wikipedia article Kia Carens, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2014 1.7 diesel. 504 of 2,329 tests failed, 22%.
Better than 24% of 2014 cars. The typical one fails 17%, across 870 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 42% | 214 |
| Suspension | 36% | 180 |
| Tyres and wheels | 32% | 163 |
| Lights and electrics | 29% | 145 |
| Visibility | 12% | 62 |
| Body and structure | 6% | 29 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
Where it stands out against its peers
- Brakes: failed more often than 90% of 2014 cars — 42% of its 504 failed tests, where an ordinary 2014 car has 25%.
Same model year only, at least 30 peer cars, zeros included. Every car has a worst part; this shows which, and how far from ordinary it is. A high share means more to check, not a verdict.
NHTSA's investigations are American; no European regulator publishes an equivalent record, so this section has nothing to draw on for a European car. There is no European equivalent of the service-bulletin register either.
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Brakes — 42% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Suspension — 36% of its failures
- A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- Tyres and wheels — 32% of its failures
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- Lights and electrics — 29% of its failures
- Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Visibility — 12% of its failures
- Body and structure — 6% of its failures
When it starts failing
At 140–160k miles this one fails 26% of its inspections, against the 23% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20–40k miles | 13% | 11% | 103 | |
| 40–60k miles | 17% | 15% | 422 | |
| 60–80k miles | 22% | 19% | 727 | |
| 80–100k miles | 23% | 21% | 570 | |
| 100–120k miles | 25% | 23% | 280 | |
| 120–140k miles | 25% | 23% | 130 | |
| 140–160k miles | 26% | 23% | 50 |
2,282 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 60k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 1.7 diesel · 120 hp · 1583 kg · 2750 mm wheelbase · 4.7 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2018 | 1.7 diesel · 125 hp · 1586 kg · 2750 mm wheelbase · 4.7 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2017 | 1.7 diesel · 136 hp · 1647 kg · 2716 mm wheelbase · 4.7 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 1.7 diesel · 130 hp · 1614 kg · 2750 mm wheelbase · 4.9 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 1.7 diesel · 127 hp · 1623 kg · 2750 mm wheelbase · 5.1 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2014 | 1.7 diesel · 126 hp · 1626 kg · 2750 mm wheelbase · 5.2 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2013 | 1.7 diesel · 130 hp · 1593 kg · 2750 mm wheelbase · 5.2 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | 2.0 diesel · 1718 kg · 2700 mm wheelbase · 6.3 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
SR/00590/25
Due to an internal leak of brake fluid, a short circuit can occur in the electrical circuit for the ABS/ESC (Anti-lock Braking System / Electronic Stability Control) system. This can lead to an increase in current and overheating in the fuse box, increasing the risk of the engine catching fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
SR/00791/25
Due to an internal leak of brake fluid, a short circuit can occur in the electrical circuit for the ABS/ESC (Anti-lock Braking System / Electronic Stability Control) system. This can lead to a current increase and overheating in the fuse box, increasing the risk of the engine catching fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users