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WV61 VKC

2011 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,847 mi
Last recorded99,847 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 VKC
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 99,847 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 90,938 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 90,932 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked. Also has nail in. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 82,720 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 78,877 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 72,677 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 72,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 72,546 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 66,545 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 58,173 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 58,173 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 46,219 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 46,219 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 39,327 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 31,479 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 24 Sep 2014 24,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WV61 VKC is a 2011 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WV61 VKC, 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 WV61 VKC registered?

WV61 VKC is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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