2011 KIA Carens 1.6L Diesel · DV11 EVL
2011 KIA Carens (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2011. Recorded mileage 103,254 miles. MOT expired on 09 May 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 May 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,254 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
DV11 EVL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2023
- 103,254 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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DV11 EVL Mileage History
- 05/01/202296,783 mi
- 11/05/2023103,254 mi+6,471 mi
Average of roughly 4,811 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
DV11 EVL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Kia Carens (DV11 EVL) between January 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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