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DP11 DZR

2011 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,950 mi
Last recorded120,950 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP11 DZR
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 120,950 miles

brake pedal appears to have excessive free travel before brake application

Fail 15 Jun 2020 120,949 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

brake pedal appears to have excessive free travel before brake application

Pass 27 Jun 2019 107,492 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 92,296 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 79,520 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 62,676 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 49,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

inner and outer tyre wall nsr cracking

inner and outer tyre wall osr cracking

seat belts for 3rd row of seats not checked. seats not installed

Pass 29 May 2014 34,511 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 34,511 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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DP11 DZR is a 2011 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DP11 DZR, 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 DP11 DZR registered?

DP11 DZR is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 11 July 2011.

Is DP11 DZR safe to buy?

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