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KU11 DXR

2011 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,805 mi
Last recorded94,805 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU11 DXR
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 94,805 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 94,794 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 87,944 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 82,594 miles

all indicators including side reps discolouring

Pass 11 Nov 2021 80,727 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 80,727 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 75,698 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 75,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn a/r/b d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating 20-30 kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 65,500 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 65,500 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating 60kgf fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65x15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed exposed cords on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 53,165 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 53,165 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads on squealers but not below 1.5mm advise change very soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 42,127 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 42,127 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 37,914 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 28,894 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 May 2014 13,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KU11 DXR is a 2011 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KU11 DXR, 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 KU11 DXR registered?

KU11 DXR is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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