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LD11 VZU

2011 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,432 mi
Last recorded79,432 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD11 VZU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 79,432 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 79,432 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 77,862 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Both Sides Slightly Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure Lens Slightly Damage (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 71,768 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 64,208 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 64,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 55,318 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 51,216 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Feb 2021 51,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Feb 2020 48,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 45,487 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 45,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Mar 2018 40,994 miles

Front brake disks corroding on outer edge

Front pads appear to be getting low

Front tyres wearing on the inner edge

engine management light illuminated

exhaust back box back bracket corroding

Fail 6 Mar 2018 40,994 miles

Front brake disks corroding on outer edge

Front pads appear to be getting low

Front tyres wearing on the inner edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light illuminated

exhaust back box back bracket corroding

Pass 9 Mar 2017 33,720 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 25,814 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 19,863 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 14,730 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LD11 VZU is a 2011 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LD11 VZU, 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 LD11 VZU registered?

LD11 VZU is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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