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FH11 KNS

2011 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,539 mi
Last recorded73,539 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH11 KNS
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 73,539 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 73,539 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 70,866 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 67,808 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 65,374 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 65,373 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 61,080 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 57,224 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 57,223 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 57,223 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 51,777 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 51,777 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 46,490 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 46,490 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 42,454 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 39,694 miles

N/S/R Tyre tread cracking slightly

O/S/R Trye tread cracking slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2014 26,154 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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FH11 KNS is a 2011 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FH11 KNS, 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 FH11 KNS registered?

FH11 KNS is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 July 2011.

Is FH11 KNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH11 KNS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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