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FY11 XMX

2011 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,546 mi
Last recorded103,546 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 XMX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 103,546 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 94,967 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 88,220 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 88,208 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 88,143 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 81,348 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 81,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2022 71,247 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 68,896 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 68,893 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 66,559 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 62,194 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 57,339 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 50,757 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 45,408 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 45,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 38,086 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 37,998 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 29,504 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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FY11 XMX is a 2011 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FY11 XMX, 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 FY11 XMX?

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What year was FY11 XMX registered?

FY11 XMX is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is FY11 XMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY11 XMX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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