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FV61 EVL

2011 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 EVL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper accident damage

Offside Side repeater insecure Has accident damage (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 73,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper accident damage

Offside Side repeater insecure Has accident damage (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 63,338 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre worn smooth on tread edge, 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement De-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger air bag switched off

Fail 19 Apr 2024 63,338 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre worn smooth on tread edge, 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement De-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger air bag switched off

Pass 21 Apr 2023 57,015 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 55,088 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 52,769 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 50,706 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 46,981 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 40,956 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 36,636 miles

Nearside Front tyre edge bald

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 31,279 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 31,279 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk missing (5.1.1)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 24,791 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 19,078 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 19,078 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FV61 EVL is a 2011 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc 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 FV61 EVL, 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 FV61 EVL?

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What year was FV61 EVL registered?

FV61 EVL is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 24 October 2011.

Is FV61 EVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 EVL 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.

Does FV61 EVL have outstanding finance?

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