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LC11 OWY

2011 Kia Carens

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,676 mi
Last recorded143,676 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC11 OWY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 143,676 miles

Central Lower underside has general light corrosion

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2025 140,673 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 140,671 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm front bush worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged both front tyres have slight wear inside edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes worn some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 136,154 miles

Central Front Lower front sub-frame has minor surface rust

Front Lower both front lower arms front bushes slight cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2023 126,947 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 126,947 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 126,911 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking due to age 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 119,525 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 113,685 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 113,685 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 110,172 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 110,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 103,549 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 95,236 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 84,320 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 14 Apr 2016 68,013 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 51,768 miles

Cut in O/S/R Tyre in treaded area,but not exposing cords

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 39,730 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 39,730 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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LC11 OWY is a 2011 Kia Carens in White with a 1,591cc petrol 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 LC11 OWY, 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 LC11 OWY registered?

LC11 OWY is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 April 2011.

Is LC11 OWY safe to buy?

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