2011 KIA Carens 1.6L Diesel · MW11 BVC
2011 KIA Carens (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2011. Recorded mileage 105,777 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/04/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/08/2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,777 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2011
- Engine
- 1582cc
MW11 BVC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2023
- 105,777 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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MW11 BVC Mileage History
- 01/04/202294,578 mi
- 07/04/202294,731 mi+153 mi
- 10/03/2023105,777 mi+11,046 mi
- 10/03/2023105,777 mi
Average of roughly 11,925 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
MW11 BVC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Kia Carens (MW11 BVC) between April 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 2023 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 (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake inoperative on one side O/S REAR LOW EFFORT (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake inoperative on one side N/S REAR VERY LOW EFFORT (1.4.1 (a))”; “Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel N/S REAR (1.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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