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LC61 UFZ

2011 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,138 mi
Last recorded117,138 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 117,138 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 111,009 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded ( at rear ) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 111,008 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded ( at rear ) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 103,025 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wing/arch pannel damage

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 96,677 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel arch pannel damage

Pass 28 Jun 2022 89,621 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 89,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 79,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 74,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 63,680 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 54,462 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 16 Nov 2017 54,459 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 25 Nov 2016 46,020 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 46,020 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides front (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 35,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 22,895 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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LC61 UFZ 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 UFZ, 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 UFZ registered?

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

Is LC61 UFZ safe to buy?

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