Kia Carens: tyres MOT failures
Tyres was a recorded failure area in 7.0% of Kia Carens MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2006, 2007 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2,827 | 8.2% |
| 2007 | 4,356 | 7.9% |
| 2008 | 8,488 | 7.6% |
| 2016 | 10,789 | 6.9% |
| 2018 | 9,594 | 6.4% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.