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AO11 YHS

2011 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,334 mi
Last recorded100,334 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 YHS
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 100,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 86,886 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 86,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 72,003 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 64,393 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 58,219 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 52,388 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 45,981 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 45,981 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 40,135 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

coolant bottle cap missing

front brake discs and pads worn/getting low

Pass 13 Jun 2016 33,670 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jun 2015 28,327 miles

both front tyres getting low (3mm)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 19,205 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 19,203 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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AO11 YHS is a 2011 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AO11 YHS, 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 AO11 YHS registered?

AO11 YHS is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is AO11 YHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO11 YHS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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