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YP11 DCX

2011 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

94,022 mi
Last recorded94,022 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP11 DCX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 94,022 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 89,491 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 89,491 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 86,753 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 82,944 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 78,498 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 73,895 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 69,615 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 65,256 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 59,765 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 53,884 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 48,998 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 43,354 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 40,819 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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YP11 DCX is a 2011 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YP11 DCX, 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 YP11 DCX?

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What year was YP11 DCX registered?

YP11 DCX is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 April 2011.

Is YP11 DCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP11 DCX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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