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DV11 EVL

2011 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,254 mi
Last recorded103,254 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV11 EVL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 103,254 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 96,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 86,222 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 77,316 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 77,192 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements multiple cracks (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 68,321 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 62,855 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 46,626 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2016 46,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2015 30,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 15,103 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 14,837 miles

Age cracking on all tyres

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 14,837 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Age cracking on all tyres

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DV11 EVL is a 2011 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DV11 EVL, 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 DV11 EVL registered?

DV11 EVL is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 May 2011.

Is DV11 EVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV11 EVL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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