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DF11 LZU

2011 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

47,146 mi
Last recorded47,146 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF11 LZU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 47,146 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension components flaking/corroded

Pass 1 May 2025 45,994 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension components flaking/corroded

Pass 8 May 2024 44,804 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2023 43,893 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 43,028 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 41,974 miles

Tyre slightly damaged All cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 41,003 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 39,635 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 39,633 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 37,247 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 35,310 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 31,980 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 28,772 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 23,506 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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DF11 LZU is a 2011 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DF11 LZU, 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

How do I check the history of DF11 LZU?

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What year was DF11 LZU registered?

DF11 LZU is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 July 2011.

Is DF11 LZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF11 LZU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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