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HG11 VZJ

2011 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,027 mi
Last recorded102,027 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG11 VZJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 102,027 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 97,334 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 92,175 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 82,901 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2022 73,517 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 64,444 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 64,100 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 53,303 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 47,488 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 47,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2017 41,058 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 41,058 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 35,642 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 25,200 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 20,075 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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HG11 VZJ is a 2011 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HG11 VZJ, 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 HG11 VZJ registered?

HG11 VZJ is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 July 2011.

Is HG11 VZJ safe to buy?

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