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AO51 KWM

2001 Kia Carens

Grey Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

62,952 mi
Last recorded62,952 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Kia Carens66,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 KWM
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 62,952 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 60,067 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 57,577 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 55,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 55,556 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 53,233 miles

REAR EXHAUST CORRODING

Pass 5 Sep 2012 51,180 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 46,875 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 42,476 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 36,871 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 34,311 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 30,606 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 28,313 miles

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

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

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 KWM is a 2001 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KWM, 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 KWM registered?

AO51 KWM is a 2001 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is AO51 KWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 KWM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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