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AY61 YAE

2011 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,242 mi
Last recorded118,242 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 YAE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 118,242 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

knocking noise when puuling away

various components and body work deteroiated

Fail 24 Jul 2024 118,240 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

knocking noise when puuling away

various components and body work deteroiated

Pass 24 Jul 2023 108,010 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 108,009 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2022 96,809 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 96,809 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 85,966 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

chip in windscreen

Fail 9 Mar 2021 85,966 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Mar 2020 78,329 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 72,317 miles

N/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 22 Aug 2019 72,301 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 28 Aug 2018 59,666 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner/outer edges

Pass 29 Aug 2017 50,700 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 42,593 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 37,120 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 28,316 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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AY61 YAE is a 2011 Kia Carens in Blue 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 AY61 YAE, 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 AY61 YAE registered?

AY61 YAE is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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