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GY61 NTX

2011 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,315 mi
Last recorded159,315 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 NTX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 159,315 miles

corrosion around both front top spring cups/mounts

Fail 29 Oct 2025 159,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bad inner edge wear on both front tyres

corrosion around both front top spring cups/mounts

Pass 25 Oct 2024 148,961 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 138,060 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 138,059 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 126,144 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 117,605 miles

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 28 Oct 2020 110,123 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 110,117 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 101,692 miles

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

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

park brake has no reserve travel and requires some adjustment

Fail 28 Oct 2019 101,692 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

park brake has no reserve travel and requires some adjustment

Pass 29 Oct 2018 90,517 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 90,517 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 76,085 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 3 Oct 2016 67,356 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 52,426 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 39,975 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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GY61 NTX is a 2011 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GY61 NTX, 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.

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What year was GY61 NTX registered?

GY61 NTX is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 20 October 2011.

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