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FG11 RYN

2011 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,585 mi
Last recorded103,585 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG11 RYN
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 103,585 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 103,585 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 93,847 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 93,847 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 83,007 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 83,006 miles

Nearside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 73,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Center brake light blanked out

Pass 12 Jan 2022 66,433 miles

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Front brake are binding slightly

Front brake pads are more than half worn / getting low

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 12 Jan 2022 66,432 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working top stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Front brake are binding slightly

Front brake pads are more than half worn / getting low

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 12 Jan 2021 60,509 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Hand brake just met minimum mot requirements

Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel left, needs adjustment / repair

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Fail 12 Jan 2021 60,509 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Hand brake just met minimum mot requirements

Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel left, needs adjustment / repair

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2020 56,058 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 52,025 miles

Front BRAKES BECOMING LOW ON WEAR

Pass 9 Feb 2018 46,670 miles

Front FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES CRACKING

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING ON OUTER AND INNER WALLS,AND ON EDGES

Pass 17 Feb 2017 43,315 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on outer/inner walls

Pass 12 Feb 2016 37,186 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 31,038 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 26,655 miles

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

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

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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FG11 RYN is a 2011 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FG11 RYN, 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.

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What year was FG11 RYN registered?

FG11 RYN is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 April 2011.

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