CarVerify

Free Car Check

GF61 BXU

2011 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1692cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,552 mi
Last recorded126,552 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 BXU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,692cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 126,552 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 126,521 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 122,528 miles
Fail 28 May 2023 122,408 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2022 118,904 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 112,431 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 104,769 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 104,769 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 92,848 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 79,038 miles

Offside Rear slight distortion to tread

Pass 11 Mar 2017 68,512 miles

emissions to low to record

Pass 25 Oct 2016 66,176 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 66,176 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres low on inside edges

Pass 17 Sep 2015 52,531 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 38,970 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on edges

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges

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
Full Kia Carens reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GF61 BXU is a 2011 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,692cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GF61 BXU, 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 GF61 BXU?

You can check the full history of GF61 BXU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GF61 BXU registered?

GF61 BXU is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is GF61 BXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF61 BXU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF61 BXU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GF61 BXU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.