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YG11 JRV

2011 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

216,592 mi
Last recorded216,592 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG11 JRV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2017 216,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear hard to see through the wheels (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides lower suspension arms (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres are bold on the inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

engine management light showing a fault

Pass 14 Feb 2017 195,511 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 195,511 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing Attachments missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 162,286 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 130,739 miles

warning light on

Pass 24 Feb 2014 96,142 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 96,142 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 50,968 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 18,710 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 8,286 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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YG11 JRV is a 2011 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YG11 JRV, 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 YG11 JRV registered?

YG11 JRV is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 3 March 2011.

Is YG11 JRV safe to buy?

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