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FY61 NYM

2011 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,457 mi
Last recorded128,457 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 NYM
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 128,457 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 128,457 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 111,620 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 58,458 miles

rear seats folded away at time of test not allowing full inspection of belts

Fail 2 Oct 2014 58,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear seats folded away at time of test not allowing full inspection of belts

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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FY61 NYM is a 2011 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FY61 NYM, 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 FY61 NYM registered?

FY61 NYM is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is FY61 NYM safe to buy?

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