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BXZ 6118

2011 Kia Carens

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

151,183 mi
Last recorded151,183 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBXZ 6118
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 151,183 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 144,410 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 136,801 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 129,246 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 129,234 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2021 121,340 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 113,681 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 101,786 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 91,413 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 78,355 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 67,674 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 52,841 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 31,358 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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BXZ 6118 is a 2011 Kia Carens in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BXZ 6118, 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

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What year was BXZ 6118 registered?

BXZ 6118 is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 May 2011.

Is BXZ 6118 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BXZ 6118 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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