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FE61 XLF

2011 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

35,399 mi
Last recorded35,399 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 XLF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 35,399 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 34,609 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 33,231 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 31,824 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 30,594 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 28,562 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 25,876 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 25,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall on (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 21,677 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 18,666 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 14,019 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 9,852 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 5,957 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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FE61 XLF is a 2011 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol 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 FE61 XLF, 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 FE61 XLF?

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What year was FE61 XLF registered?

FE61 XLF is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 12 September 2011.

Is FE61 XLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE61 XLF 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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