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LV11 RKF

2011 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

100,017 mi
Last recorded100,017 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV11 RKF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 100,017 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2025 100,008 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 98,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pad worn to metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 98,780 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pad worn to metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 92,851 miles

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 79,441 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 78,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 71,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm across tread and slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 65,185 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Chip in windscreen not in drivers view

Damage to offside rear door and quarter panel

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2019 55,687 miles

Chip in windscreen not in drivers view

Engine cover fitted

Offside rear quarter panel and rear door damaged

Under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2019 55,650 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Chip in windscreen not in drivers view

Engine cover fitted

Offside rear quarter panel and rear door damaged

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2018 45,704 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

both front tyres treads starting to get low

rear brake pads starting to get low

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 27 Jan 2018 45,704 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres treads starting to get low

rear brake pads starting to get low

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2017 35,693 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

rear brake pads starting to get low

Fail 27 Jan 2017 35,693 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 23 Jan 2016 27,171 miles

child seat fitted unable to give full inspection of adult belt

o/s and n/s front tyre treads worn and on legal limit

Fail 23 Jan 2016 27,171 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted unable to give full inspection of adult belt

o/s and n/s front tyre treads worn and on legal limit

Pass 27 Jan 2015 17,988 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 17,983 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre cut in outer sidewall

Pass 15 May 2014 14,351 miles

nsr tyre side wall damage

Fail 15 May 2014 14,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nsr tyre side wall damage

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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LV11 RKF is a 2011 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LV11 RKF, 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 LV11 RKF registered?

LV11 RKF is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 19 May 2011.

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