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EY11 TCX

2011 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

120,514 mi
Last recorded120,514 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY11 TCX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 120,514 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2025 120,493 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2024 110,019 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 110,010 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 105,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 100,472 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd Row ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 96,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2021 96,284 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 92,625 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 92,625 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubbers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 88,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 88,136 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 81,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 81,104 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 74,014 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 72,224 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 63,990 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres slight perishing

front brake discs lipped

Fail 9 Mar 2016 63,990 miles

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres slight perishing

front brake discs lipped

Pass 19 Mar 2015 48,732 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 48,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear pads wearing low

Pass 4 Mar 2014 35,361 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 35,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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EY11 TCX is a 2011 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EY11 TCX, 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 EY11 TCX registered?

EY11 TCX is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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