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WG11 VYP

2011 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,277 mi
Last recorded94,277 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG11 VYP
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 94,277 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 94,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 87,112 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 87,112 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 79,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2020 79,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2019 69,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 58,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 53,423 miles

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

Offside headlamp dim

Fail 26 Jun 2017 53,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and on limit (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside headlamp dim

Pass 29 Jun 2016 46,429 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 39,028 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 32,235 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 32,235 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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WG11 VYP 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 64.3%.

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 WG11 VYP, 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 WG11 VYP registered?

WG11 VYP is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 23 July 2011.

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