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LS61 TGV

2011 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

86,278 mi
Last recorded86,278 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 TGV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 86,278 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 86,278 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 80,318 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 80,226 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 75,254 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 75,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 68,225 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 68,199 miles

Central Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2018 62,258 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 56,827 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 56,827 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 47,375 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 47,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle missing (5.1.1)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun visor (8.3.1b)

n/s/r o/s/r tyres worn on outer side walls

Pass 23 Nov 2015 39,134 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 39,134 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 30,859 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 30,714 miles

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

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

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 TGV is a 2011 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 TGV, 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 TGV registered?

LS61 TGV is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is LS61 TGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS61 TGV shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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