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LC61 UFS

2011 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,747 mi
Last recorded79,747 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 UFS
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 79,747 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre Screw close to edge 205/60/16 ()

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 79,747 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre Screw close to edge 205/60/16 ()

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 74,181 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured OSF & OSR (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres, down to 3 mm 205 60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad down to around 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 74,105 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing locking pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured OSF & OSR (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres, down to 3 mm 205 60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad down to around 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 68,449 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear pads close to limit

Pass 21 Nov 2022 64,759 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 64,758 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 60,626 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 56,326 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 52,363 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 45,493 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 38,826 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 38,826 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 31,514 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 24,042 miles

child seats fitted to o/s/r and n/s boot seat

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 14 Nov 2014 16,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seats fitted to centre and boot seats

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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LC61 UFS is a 2011 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LC61 UFS, 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 LC61 UFS registered?

LC61 UFS is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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