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SK11 XFV

2011 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,535 mi
Last recorded83,535 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK11 XFV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 83,535 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 83,501 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Exhaust system becoming deteriorated.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Heat shield below tank insecure.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 71,955 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Nov 2016 62,198 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 54,012 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 42,891 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 33,128 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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SK11 XFV is a 2011 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SK11 XFV, 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 SK11 XFV registered?

SK11 XFV is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is SK11 XFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK11 XFV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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