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AO51 COA

2001 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,548 mi
Last recorded52,548 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Kia Carens66,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 52,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 52,032 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All front components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 51,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All front components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 50,574 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 50,564 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 49,222 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 49,209 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion rear outer body sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps faded (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake holding on slightly

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Oil leak engine ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 48,155 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 48,153 miles

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 46,839 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 46,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 45,488 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 45,488 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 43,744 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 43,744 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 41,927 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 41,927 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 39,576 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 39,574 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 37,890 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 37,889 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 36,115 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 36,113 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 33,650 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

parking brake only just reaches performance requirements

Fail 23 Apr 2009 33,650 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 31,628 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pads look to be wearing thin

Pass 24 Apr 2007 28,978 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 25,555 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 COA is a 2001 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 COA, 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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AO51 COA is a 2001 Kia Carens, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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