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LD11 VZX

2011 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,327 mi
Last recorded53,327 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD11 VZX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 53,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 48,239 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 45,587 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 45,587 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 40,458 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 34,566 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 30,140 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres perished and cracking osr and nsr

Fail 10 Mar 2017 30,129 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake slight bind been hot

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear tyres perished and cracking osr and nsr

Pass 18 Mar 2016 25,294 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 24 Mar 2015 20,436 miles

all 4 tyres slight cracking

nsf tyre has groove round sidewall but not to cords

osr tyre cut but not to cords

Pass 28 Mar 2014 13,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

small cut in off side rear tyre side wall not to cords

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 VZX is a 2011 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VZX, 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 LD11 VZX registered?

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

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