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AO51 KXB

2001 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,701 mi
Last recorded65,701 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Kia Carens66,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 65,701 miles

Front lower spoiler damaged,

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides, lenses going opaque, (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill, (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear seats folded down and rear area loaded at time of test.

Pass 19 Jul 2016 65,687 miles

Nearside Front lower bumper section broken/partially missing but not likely to cause injury.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill, (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear corroded and holed but outside of prescribed area,

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

rear seats/seat belts not checked as vehicle loaded with scrap.

service brake efficiency only just met.

Pass 2 Dec 2010 65,591 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

Nearside headlight has slightly defused beam

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2009 58,539 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 51,780 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 51,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 46,157 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2007 46,157 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2006 40,166 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 KXB is a 2001 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KXB, 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 KXB registered?

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

Is AO51 KXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 KXB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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