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LC61 UGM

2011 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,497 mi
Last recorded158,497 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 UGM
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 158,497 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 12 Aug 2023 126,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 91,186 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Nearside 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))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 12 Aug 2021 87,001 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 82,580 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 77,016 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 70,227 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox OS driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 62,643 miles

Central Oil leak Engine oil leak. ()

Fail 25 Sep 2017 62,643 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Central Oil leak Engine oil leak. ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 49,959 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 12 Oct 2015 35,513 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 35,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 23,145 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 UGM is a 2011 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LC61 UGM, 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 LC61 UGM registered?

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

Is LC61 UGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC61 UGM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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