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AO51 CHY

2001 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,043 mi
Last recorded108,043 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Carens66,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 CHY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 108,043 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 98,614 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 92,706 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 92,706 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 87,470 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 87,470 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 78,016 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 78,010 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 63,138 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2009 63,138 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2008 54,575 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 54,575 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2006 36,228 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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AO51 CHY is a 2001 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 66,580 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO51 CHY, 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 25 years old, this Kia Carens is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO51 CHY registered?

AO51 CHY is a 2001 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is AO51 CHY safe to buy?

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