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SJ11 RPY

2011 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,749 mi
Last recorded106,749 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ11 RPY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 106,749 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 106,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 101,148 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 101,137 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 92,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 92,209 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 81,642 miles

N/s rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

O/s rack gaiter is twisted.

Fail 13 Apr 2018 81,428 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Marked inside & outside wall. (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/60/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/s rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

O/s rack gaiter is twisted.

Pass 7 Apr 2017 72,495 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 65,291 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 51,358 miles

3rd row o/s seat belt not inspected fully (could not locate buckle under seat)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 51,358 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

3rd row o/s seat belt not inspected fully (could not locate buckle under seat)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 41,822 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 41,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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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SJ11 RPY is a 2011 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SJ11 RPY, 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 SJ11 RPY registered?

SJ11 RPY is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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