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DS11 KMK

2011 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,230 mi
Last recorded82,230 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS11 KMK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 82,230 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 82,212 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 78,133 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 72,954 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 66,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake roller brake test efficiency just on limit (17%)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 58,569 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 52,564 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 52,557 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake roller brake test reading`s just on limit

Pass 9 Jul 2015 50,515 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 38,903 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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DS11 KMK is a 2011 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DS11 KMK, 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

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What year was DS11 KMK registered?

DS11 KMK is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 14 June 2011.

Is DS11 KMK safe to buy?

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