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GFZ 9865

2011 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

48,229 mi
Last recorded48,229 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFZ 9865
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 48,229 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 43,023 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears badly cracked no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 43,023 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears badly cracked no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to obtain peak rev reading

Pass 31 Aug 2018 37,813 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 37,812 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 33,114 miles

rear seats folded down preventing full seatbelt check

Fail 23 Aug 2017 33,114 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

rear seats folded down preventing full seatbelt check

Pass 8 Jul 2016 22,851 miles

Both rear tyre carcasses starting to deteriorate

Nails in both rear tyres

Underside of vehicle covered in mud. close to test limits

Fail 6 Jul 2016 22,827 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres wearing unevenly (under-inflated)

Both rear tyre carcasses starting to deteriorate

Front brake pads worn to service limits

Nails in both rear tyres

Rear brake pads worn to service limits

Underside of vehicle covered in mud. close to test limits

Pass 22 Aug 2015 16,793 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 16,793 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GFZ 9865 is a 2011 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GFZ 9865, 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 GFZ 9865 registered?

GFZ 9865 is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 11 August 2011.

Is GFZ 9865 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFZ 9865 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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