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HG61 CYL

2011 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

379,478 mi
Last recorded379,478 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 CYL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 379,478 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 379,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2022 362,369 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 348,606 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 348,606 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 336,199 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front top strut mount bolt lose

Fail 13 May 2021 336,199 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front top strut mount bolt lose

Pass 17 Nov 2020 325,868 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 305,450 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 287,946 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 287,945 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 267,535 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 267,535 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 253,361 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 253,361 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2017 238,696 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 226,316 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 210,628 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 188,593 miles

clutch operation poor, n/s/f seat belt frayed,slight play front anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 19 Nov 2015 167,517 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 146,670 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 124,722 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 19 May 2014 101,872 miles

engine light on

Pass 26 Nov 2013 77,550 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 51,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 29,948 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 12,434 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 97 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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HG61 CYL is a 2011 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 HG61 CYL, 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 HG61 CYL registered?

HG61 CYL is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 9 December 2011.

Is HG61 CYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG61 CYL shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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