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DS11 XEH

2011 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,365 mi
Last recorded73,365 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS11 XEH
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 73,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, and heavily worn around edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2022 67,391 miles

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

front subframe and suspention very corroded

rear subframe and suspention very corroded

Fail 25 May 2022 67,391 miles

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

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

front subframe and suspention very corroded

rear subframe and suspention very corroded

Pass 28 May 2021 64,644 miles

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

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

front subframe very corroded but not yet holed

Fail 27 May 2021 64,644 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2020 62,606 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 62,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 58,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 52,487 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 46,853 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 40,500 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 40,500 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2015 33,417 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 25,773 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 25,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DS11 XEH is a 2011 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DS11 XEH, 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 DS11 XEH registered?

DS11 XEH is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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