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SL61 XLT

2011 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,767 mi
Last recorded108,767 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 XLT
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 108,767 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 108,697 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering locking device missing TRACK ROD END (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Steering locking device missing TRACK ROD END (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 79,999 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 79,980 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 53,794 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 53,792 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 51,573 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 51,573 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 43,731 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 43,279 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 36,003 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 31,621 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 31,621 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 21,305 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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SL61 XLT is a 2011 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,600cc 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 SL61 XLT, 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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SL61 XLT is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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