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KR11 LPE

2011 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,145 mi
Last recorded213,145 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR11 LPE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 213,145 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake requirements only just met

Pass 29 Jul 2020 209,763 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front arm front bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake efficiecy only just met , and long , requires adjustment

Fail 29 Jul 2020 209,758 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed canvas showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front arm front bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake efficiecy only just met , and long , requires adjustment

Pass 8 May 2019 193,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 193,831 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 182,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge and 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald inner edge and 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front number plate cracked

rear handbrake only just meets requirements

Fail 4 May 2018 182,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge and 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald inner edge and 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front number plate cracked

rear handbrake only just meets requirements

Pass 12 May 2017 170,424 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 162,755 miles

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

Gearbox oil leak

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has perished

Fail 9 Jun 2015 156,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 156,426 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 124,420 miles

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

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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KR11 LPE is a 2011 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KR11 LPE, 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 KR11 LPE registered?

KR11 LPE is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 25 June 2011.

Is KR11 LPE safe to buy?

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