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FE61 JXO

2011 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,810 mi
Last recorded121,810 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 JXO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 121,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 121,807 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 114,780 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 109,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2023 109,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 103,295 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 97,129 miles

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 97,129 miles

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 90,889 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 83,697 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 83,697 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 75,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 69,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 62,517 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 49,819 miles

Both rear tyres feathered inner edges and cracked on both shoulders

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 37,476 miles

n/s/f tyre feathered on inner edge

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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FE61 JXO is a 2011 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE61 JXO, 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 FE61 JXO registered?

FE61 JXO is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is FE61 JXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE61 JXO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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