2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Kia Carens MOT pass rate and common faults

332 MOT tests in 2024. 52.7% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time52.7%
Failed or needed repairs47.3%
Typical mileage at test92,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 332 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements8.4%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.6%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value6.0%
    22 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.4%
  5. Stop lamp: not working5.1%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam5.1%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.8%
  8. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.8%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.5%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes42.2%
  2. Lights & electrics36.4%
  3. Suspension24.4%
  4. Tyres11.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks7.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.6%
  7. Steering4.8%
  8. Body & chassis2.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm27.7%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn15.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.8%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded9.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2011 Kia Carens?

In 2024, 52.7% of 2011 Kia Carens cars passed their MOT first time, across 332 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Kia Carens?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; position lamp: not working; rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2011 Kia Carens reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).