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DG11 HTK

2011 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

72,519 mi
Last recorded72,519 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG11 HTK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 72,519 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 72,422 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 66,462 miles

Front Brake Discs are worn.

Front Brake Pads are worn low.

General Under Vehicle corrosion.

Fail 4 Jun 2025 66,339 miles

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

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

Both Front Tyres are worn on the inner edges.

Front Brake Discs are worn.

Front Brake Pads are worn low.

General Under Vehicle corrosion.

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage 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 10 Jun 2024 59,710 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 59,628 miles

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

Front Brake Pads are wearing low.

Pass 24 May 2023 53,291 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 53,223 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 49,710 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 49,710 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and age cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged badly age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and age cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged badly age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 45,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 45,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 42,081 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 34,564 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 30,378 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 28,985 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 26,519 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 26,518 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 21,802 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 15,700 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Feb 2014 15,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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DG11 HTK is a 2011 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 DG11 HTK, 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 DG11 HTK registered?

DG11 HTK is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 10 March 2011.

Is DG11 HTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG11 HTK shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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