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GJ11 DVX

2011 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,665 mi
Last recorded86,665 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 DVX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 86,665 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 80,455 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 73,623 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 68,828 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 65,133 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 65,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 61,834 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 58,346 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 50,293 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 43,880 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 36,775 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 29,951 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 23,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Apr 2014 17,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all tyre walls cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2014 17,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyre walls cracking

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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GJ11 DVX is a 2011 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GJ11 DVX, 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 GJ11 DVX registered?

GJ11 DVX is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 15 March 2011.

Is GJ11 DVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ11 DVX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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