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LC61 UGT

2011 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,547 mi
Last recorded98,547 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 UGT
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 98,547 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 93,323 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 93,321 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 87,967 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour sidelamps (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 87,952 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour sidelamps (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 81,588 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy or gear box. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake performance, adjustment required.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper lightly smearing screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear tyres perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 81,585 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission drive shaft seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy or gear box. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake performance, adjustment required.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear tyres perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 77,017 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 76,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault covered with tape (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 74,745 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 70,025 miles

Brake pedal spongey

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 68,804 miles

Brake pedal spongy when pressed

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 4 Nov 2019 68,804 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pedal spongy when pressed

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Nov 2018 67,346 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 57,680 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 47,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

Fail 14 Nov 2016 47,084 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

Pass 16 Nov 2015 37,574 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 26,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 UGT is a 2011 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,582cc diesel 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 LC61 UGT, 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 UGT registered?

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

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