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KV61 MXZ

2011 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,787 mi
Last recorded113,787 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV61 MXZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 113,787 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 102,014 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2022 100,935 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 91,807 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 28 Oct 2021 91,806 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 2 Nov 2020 83,741 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 66,055 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 62,370 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 62,370 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 53,984 miles

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Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 45,858 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 38,310 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 38,309 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 30,709 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 30,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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KV61 MXZ 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 73.3%.

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 KV61 MXZ, 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 KV61 MXZ registered?

KV61 MXZ is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 20 September 2011.

Is KV61 MXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV61 MXZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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