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LF61 XSR

2011 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,262 mi
Last recorded107,262 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF61 XSR
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 107,262 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 107,262 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 97,720 miles

very difficult to engage gears due to clutch.

Pass 26 Aug 2020 90,334 miles

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 82,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Aug 2018 73,080 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 73,080 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 61,069 miles

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

Rear emissions too clean for reading

Pass 15 Aug 2016 50,747 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 40,110 miles

Windscreen washers supply just sufficient liuid to screen.

Pass 5 Aug 2014 30,326 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 30,326 miles

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

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

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

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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LF61 XSR is a 2011 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LF61 XSR, 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 LF61 XSR registered?

LF61 XSR is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is LF61 XSR safe to buy?

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