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LV61 OXP

2011 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,567 mi
Last recorded165,567 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 OXP
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 165,567 miles

3rd row seats folded away restricting inspection

Front x2 wheel rims slightly damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

MIL on

Nearside Front tyre side wall dammaged

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside washer jet weak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bonnet rod retaining clip missng

engine covers fitted restricting inspection

parking brake has small amount of reserve travel

slight up & down play in steering column

some brake pipes concealed restricting inspection

Fail 29 Jun 2018 165,567 miles

3rd row seats folded away restricting inspection

Front x2 wheel rims slightly damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

MIL on

Nearside Front tyre side wall dammaged

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside washer jet weak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bonnet rod retaining clip missng

engine covers fitted restricting inspection

parking brake has small amount of reserve travel

slight up & down play in steering column

some brake pipes concealed restricting inspection

Pass 2 Jul 2017 156,850 miles

Oil leak ()

eml light on dash

Fail 2 Jul 2017 156,850 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

eml light on dash

Pass 2 Jul 2016 141,153 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 141,049 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked SPLIT PIN MISSING (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 127,090 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 113,012 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 92,896 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 75,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear parking brake low performance

Pass 18 Jun 2014 75,744 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear parking brake low performance

Pass 17 Dec 2013 58,066 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 40,567 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 26,468 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 26,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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LV61 OXP is a 2011 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LV61 OXP, 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 LV61 OXP registered?

LV61 OXP is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 November 2011.

Is LV61 OXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV61 OXP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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