2011 KIA Carens 2.0L Diesel · DA11 LDX
2011 KIA Carens (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2011. Recorded mileage 101,705 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,705 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA11 LDX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2024
- 101,705 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA11 LDX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Kia Carens (DA11 LDX) between October 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
DA11 LDX Mileage History
- 12/10/202290,530 mi
- 12/10/202290,831 mi+301 mi
- 02/10/202397,320 mi+6,489 mi
- 16/09/2024101,705 mi+4,385 mi
- 18/09/2024101,705 mi
Average of roughly 5,773 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Carens
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: KIA CARENS
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Brake Light Switch Contact Carbonisation and Circuit Malfunction(Moderate)
Across second-generation (UN) Carens models, carbon deposits build up on the internal electrical contacts of the brake pedal stop lamp switch. This degradation causes the rear brake lights to either fail to illuminate when braking or stick permanently illuminated once the pedal is released. The malfunctioning switch also disrupts the cruise control and triggers spurious Electronic Stability Control (ESC) dashboard warnings, creating an immediate MOT test failure and rear-end collision hazard that led to UK DVSA safety recalls.
- 2.0 CRDi Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and EGR Soot Accumulation(Moderate)
On 2.0-litre CRDi diesel models used predominantly for short urban school runs and local commuting, the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve and diesel particulate filter (DPF) fail to achieve passive regeneration temperatures. Soot and sticky oil vapour cake the EGR valve spindle and choke the honeycomb ceramic filter matrix. This triggers limp home mode, sluggish acceleration, excessive tailpipe smoke, and exhaust emissions failures during annual MOT testing.
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- Brake Light Switch Contact Carbonisation and Circuit MalfunctionModerate
Across second-generation (UN) Carens models, carbon deposits build up on the internal electrical contacts of the brake pedal stop lamp switch. This degradation causes the rear brake lights to either fail to illuminate when braking or stick permanently illuminated once the pedal is released. The malfunctioning switch also disrupts the cruise control and triggers spurious Electronic Stability Control (ESC) dashboard warnings, creating an immediate MOT test failure and rear-end collision hazard that led to UK DVSA safety recalls.
- 2.0 CRDi Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and EGR Soot AccumulationModerate
On 2.0-litre CRDi diesel models used predominantly for short urban school runs and local commuting, the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve and diesel particulate filter (DPF) fail to achieve passive regeneration temperatures. Soot and sticky oil vapour cake the EGR valve spindle and choke the honeycomb ceramic filter matrix. This triggers limp home mode, sluggish acceleration, excessive tailpipe smoke, and exhaust emissions failures during annual MOT testing.
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