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LD61 DTK

2011 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,032 mi
Last recorded72,032 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD61 DTK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 72,032 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 65,479 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 65,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 62,171 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 61,974 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 51,701 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 51,701 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 46,414 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 40,301 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 31,098 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 31,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 21,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emissions too low for the smoke analiser to pick up.

Fail 1 Oct 2014 21,911 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emissions too low for the smoke analiser to pick up.

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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LD61 DTK is a 2011 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LD61 DTK, 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

How do I check the history of LD61 DTK?

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What year was LD61 DTK registered?

LD61 DTK is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is LD61 DTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD61 DTK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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