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WJ11 BGY

2011 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,024 mi
Last recorded85,024 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ11 BGY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 85,024 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipe rusty at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

offside of front bumper and wing damaged no sharp edges

Fail 3 Mar 2026 85,018 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth rubber worn (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipe rusty at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

offside of front bumper and wing damaged no sharp edges

Pass 27 Feb 2025 78,838 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear rusty at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm and worn on inner edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 73,165 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 73,158 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 67,184 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is slightly uneven in tread on inner edge

power steering belt perished

Fail 28 Feb 2023 67,184 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is slightly uneven in tread on inner edge

power steering belt perished

Pass 18 Feb 2022 60,306 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front badly worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 52,050 miles

Both rear handbrake levers have little working action

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 52,050 miles

Both rear handbrake levers have little working action

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 47,831 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 43,349 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 48,131 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 33,309 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged rubber cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre bold on inner & outer edges

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged rubber cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged rubber cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 27,697 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 21,818 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2014 15,308 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nsr tyre perished and cracked

osf tyre perished and cracked

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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WJ11 BGY is a 2011 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WJ11 BGY, 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 WJ11 BGY registered?

WJ11 BGY is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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