2011 KIA Carens 2.0L Diesel · LG61 OSN
2011 KIA Carens (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 50,050 miles. MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,050 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LG61 OSN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
- 50,050 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LG61 OSN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Kia Carens (LG61 OSN) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
LG61 OSN Mileage History
- 13/12/202341,312 mi
- 14/12/202341,317 mi+5 mi
- 09/12/202445,488 mi+4,171 mi
- 16/12/202550,049 mi+4,561 mi
- 16/12/202550,050 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,347 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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