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AF61 MHU

2011 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,332 mi
Last recorded79,332 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 MHU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2025 79,332 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Sep 2024 75,047 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 70,865 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 65,678 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 60,883 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test cam ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 55,984 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 51,841 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 45,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 37,832 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 31,509 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 26,300 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 15,648 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Carens?

Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
6,950
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
36,863
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,613
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,176
parking brake recording little or no effort 12,318
position lamp(s) not working 11,979
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,018
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AF61 MHU is a 2011 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2011 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 65,503 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Carens fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF61 MHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Carens typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 15 years old, this Kia Carens is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF61 MHU?

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What year was AF61 MHU registered?

AF61 MHU is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is AF61 MHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 MHU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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