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LC61 UGK

2011 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,304 mi
Last recorded114,304 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 114,304 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 104,437 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 104,437 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 96,773 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 93,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre bald on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre bald on the inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 93,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre bald on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre bald on the inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 80,255 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Jan 2018 68,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged slightly

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear row seats folded and covered

Pass 3 Jan 2017 55,985 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Tyres cracking

Pass 29 Jan 2016 42,566 miles

Both rear rear seats folded and covered

cracking in both rear tyres

Fail 29 Jan 2016 42,566 miles

Both rear rear seats folded and covered

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

cracking in both rear tyres

Pass 16 Jan 2015 29,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear row seats folded and covered

service brake performance slightly low requires attention

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 UGK is a 2011 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UGK, 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 UGK registered?

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

Is LC61 UGK safe to buy?

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