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AO51 KXA

2001 Kia Carens

Purple Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,494 mi
Last recorded75,494 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2008
Typical for 2001 Kia Carens66,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 KXA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2008 75,494 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE (REAR OF) CORRODED. O/S TO N/SREAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED. REAR OUTER BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

REAR WHEELS SLIGHT BIND. N/S C/V GAITER DETERIORATED.

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 75,494 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE (REAR OF) CORRODED. O/S TO N/SREAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED. REAR OUTER BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

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

REAR WHEELS SLIGHT BIND. N/S C/V GAITER DETERIORATED.

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 64,152 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 52,013 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 KXA is a 2001 Kia Carens in Purple with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KXA, 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 KXA registered?

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

Is AO51 KXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 KXA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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