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GY11 ZCK

2011 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,225 mi
Last recorded147,225 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 ZCK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 147,225 miles
Fail 30 May 2026 146,658 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2026 146,179 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2025 134,731 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 127,447 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 119,557 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 119,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

nearside dip beam bulb slightly dim

rear inner brake pads look to be wearing low

Pass 6 Jun 2022 109,429 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 95,941 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 84,228 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge of tread

rear inner brake pads look to be worn very low (hard to see)

Pass 23 Apr 2019 71,431 miles

drivers seatbelt clip sticks slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2018 57,246 miles

Front brake pads are very low

Pass 16 May 2017 44,749 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 31,288 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 22,964 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 16,860 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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GY11 ZCK 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 81.3%.

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 GY11 ZCK, 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 GY11 ZCK registered?

GY11 ZCK is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 June 2011.

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