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Used 2014 Kia Carens for sale
1.7 EX 5DR
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€6,895
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Could suit you if…
- You need seats for a larger family: this advert records 7 seats. Check that your passengers and child seats actually fit.
- You regularly make longer journeys: diesel may fit that pattern better than a routine of mostly short trips. Compare actual running costs.
- You often load a pushchair, dog or bulky bags: an estate layout could be useful. Try your own luggage rather than judging by the exterior size.
Think twice if…
- You need every seat and lots of luggage space: check the boot with all rows in use, third-row legroom and child-seat access.
- Most journeys are short school runs or local trips: check whether this diesel has a particulate filter and what longer runs its handbook requires.
- You need predictable ownership costs: at around 12 years old and 229,101 km, check maintenance records and upcoming work. Mileage alone does not tell you the car's condition.
This is general guidance about this type of car and your needs — not an inspection or approval of this individual car.
Most 2012–2018 Carens in Europe used the 1.6/1.7 CRDi diesels with manual gearboxes; they’re economical on long runs but do use DPF/EGR hardware that can clog with lots of short trips. Kia parts are common in Ireland so repairs aren’t hard to source, but the Carens is an older compact MPV so values have dropped and any original warranty will be long expired.
- DPF regeneration history and EGR valve for carbon build-up (common on diesel MPVs used mainly for short trips)
- Manual clutch condition and pedal feel — replaceable wear item on a 12‑year vehicle
- Turbo health: listen for whining, check for blue/black smoke on acceleration
- Rear seat mechanisms and mountings (fold/slide/fold-flat) for damage or seized catches if it’s the 7‑seat layout
- Corrosion around rear arches, tailgate lower edge and floorpan, and rear suspension bushes for sagging under load
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2014 KIA Carens 1.7 Diesel (2014 reg) — a spacious and practical 7-seater family MPV with good specification and comfort. Key vehicle details: Transmission: 6-speed manual. Mileage: 142,356 miles. NCT valid until 21/09/2028. Just serviced and fully valeted. Vehicle history report available on request. Warranty provided. Trade-ins welcome and after-sales service available. Finance can be arranged and competitive finance rates are offered. Features include a reversing camera, rear parking sensors and satellite navigation, making this an ideal family car.