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SP11 SMX

2011 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,483 mi
Last recorded170,483 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP11 SMX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 170,483 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to rear flexis minor corr. (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Sep 2018 162,714 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 162,500 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 152,142 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 178,883 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 148,217 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 121,559 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 97,288 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 97,288 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 79,240 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 79,240 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 79,014 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 79,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 76,025 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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SP11 SMX is a 2011 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SP11 SMX, 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 SP11 SMX registered?

SP11 SMX is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 2 March 2011.

Is SP11 SMX safe to buy?

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