MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,428 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear bumper insecure
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear bumper insecure
oil level below min
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
offside front wheel arch rusty
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside front wheel arch rusty
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
exhaust shield corroded and vibrating on catalyst section.
n/s/r tyre tread starting to "step" on inside.
rear indicators getting weak in colour.
rear number plate starting to get contaminated.
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
exhaust shield corroded and vibrating on catalyst section.
n/s/r tyre tread starting to "step" on inside.
rear indicators getting weak in colour.
rear number plate getting contaminated.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear tyre worn slightly out of shape
oil leak
How Reliable is the Kia Carens?
Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AO51 DFU is a 2001 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 DFU, 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 DFU is a 2001 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 September 2001.
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