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KV61 XOA

2011 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,756 mi
Last recorded113,756 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 113,756 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 110,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Oct 2023 105,150 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 99,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald, small cut (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 99,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald, small cut (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 94,733 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front N/S/F and O/S/F Brake pads worn low

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Fog Light not working

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 94,733 miles

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

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front N/S/F and O/S/F Brake pads worn low

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Fog Light not working

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 88,081 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 80,058 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 80,058 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 71,376 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 60,080 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front windscreen wiper blades perishing

handbrake only just met requirement

Pass 8 Oct 2015 48,017 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 35,651 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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KV61 XOA is a 2011 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 KV61 XOA, 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 KV61 XOA registered?

KV61 XOA is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 12 October 2011.

Is KV61 XOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV61 XOA shows 14 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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