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HV61 NUF

2011 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,059 mi
Last recorded83,059 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 NUF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 83,059 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 83,057 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 78,066 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 78,066 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 73,485 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 73,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 70,955 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2023 70,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 68,278 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 68,278 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 66,622 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 63,781 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 62,736 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 57,789 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 47,338 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 40,652 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside wiper blade split but clears screen

Pass 5 Jan 2016 33,520 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 25,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Nov 2014 25,419 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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HV61 NUF is a 2011 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HV61 NUF, 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 HV61 NUF registered?

HV61 NUF is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 21 September 2011.

Is HV61 NUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV61 NUF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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