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DG61 VLR

2011 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,157 mi
Last recorded51,157 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 VLR
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 51,157 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 51,157 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 41,665 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 34,757 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 33,385 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 32,025 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 30,966 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 27,886 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 27,886 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2018 25,703 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 23,332 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 23,331 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 19,847 miles

osf . osr .nsr tyre sidewalls worn

pads all around about 70 percent worn

Pass 7 Sep 2015 16,611 miles

all tyres perished and cracked

Pass 25 Aug 2014 13,752 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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DG61 VLR is a 2011 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG61 VLR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DG61 VLR?

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What year was DG61 VLR registered?

DG61 VLR is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 7 September 2011.

Is DG61 VLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG61 VLR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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