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FP11 PFV

2011 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

39,588 mi
Last recorded39,588 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP11 PFV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 39,588 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 29 Apr 2025 39,394 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 39,294 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2024 39,294 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 38,551 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 35,750 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 35,750 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 33,804 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 33,804 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 31,656 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 31,656 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 28,725 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 28,725 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 23,871 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 23,871 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 19,763 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 16 May 2016 17,074 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 17,074 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2015 13,883 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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FP11 PFV is a 2011 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FP11 PFV, 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 FP11 PFV registered?

FP11 PFV is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 May 2011.

Is FP11 PFV safe to buy?

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