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AO51 KWX

2001 Kia Carens

Beige Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,045 mi
Last recorded89,045 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Carens66,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 KWX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 89,045 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 89,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 80,176 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 69,853 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 63,524 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 55,330 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 55,330 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 44,140 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 38,766 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 33,477 miles

off side rear tyre worn to limit

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 KWX is a 2001 Kia Carens in Beige with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO51 KWX registered?

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

Is AO51 KWX safe to buy?

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