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WL11 DVG

2011 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,834 mi
Last recorded80,834 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL11 DVG
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 80,834 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake pedal travel high

Fail 10 Nov 2023 80,834 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light unit broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake pedal travel high

Pass 8 Nov 2022 71,810 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 62,689 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 54,503 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 54,498 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 51,767 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 47,151 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 47,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 40,614 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 32,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 24,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag switched off

boot full unable to check rear seat(s) and belt(s)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Jun 2014 15,838 miles

childs seats fitted to both outer rear seats preventing full inspection of seatbelts.

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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WL11 DVG is a 2011 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WL11 DVG, 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 WL11 DVG registered?

WL11 DVG is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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