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LS61 ZDJ

2011 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,564 mi
Last recorded109,564 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 109,564 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 109,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2024 104,075 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 91,438 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

Pass 12 Jul 2021 83,228 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 83,228 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 72,210 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 72,210 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 67,854 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 62,673 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 53,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit out side walls damged (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 44,025 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE PART WORN.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 33,068 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 25,228 miles

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 ZDJ is a 2011 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LS61 ZDJ, 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 ZDJ registered?

LS61 ZDJ is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is LS61 ZDJ safe to buy?

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