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LS61 KUP

2011 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

139,991 mi
Last recorded139,991 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 KUP
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 139,991 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 139,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 129,682 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 119,960 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 109,210 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 109,210 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 106,407 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 106,407 miles

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

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 106,407 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 102,074 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 102,073 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2018 98,726 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 98,726 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 92,084 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 92,084 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 80,719 miles

Emission too clean

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2017 73,310 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 65,787 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 65,710 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 62,210 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

both rear Tyres sidewall perished

exhaust system corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2015 62,210 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

both rear Tyres sidewall perished

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 61,216 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2015 61,216 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2014 40,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front brake discs slightly lipped

both side rear tyre side wall perished

Fail 1 Nov 2013 27,651 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

o/s front tyre side wall perished

rear both side tyre side wall perished

Pass 1 Nov 2013 27,651 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

o/s front tyre side wall perished

rear both side tyre side wall perished

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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LS61 KUP is a 2011 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LS61 KUP, 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 LS61 KUP registered?

LS61 KUP is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 12 October 2011.

Is LS61 KUP safe to buy?

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