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SD61 VBF

2011 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,247 mi
Last recorded83,247 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 VBF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 83,247 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 74,532 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 74,532 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 70,257 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 70,257 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 65,595 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 65,593 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 61,287 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 61,287 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 54,939 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 50,869 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 50,094 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 49,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 39,260 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 26,205 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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SD61 VBF is a 2011 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,582cc 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 SD61 VBF, 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 SD61 VBF registered?

SD61 VBF is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is SD61 VBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD61 VBF 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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