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AO51 KZR

2001 Kia Carens

Gold Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

117,516 mi
Last recorded117,516 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Kia Carens66,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 KZR
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 May 2016 117,516 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat / manifold area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake discs scored & worn

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Inner & Outer sills, Rear sub frame

Pass 18 May 2015 108,854 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 108,854 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2014 101,114 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 95,274 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 88,147 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 88,147 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2011 80,287 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 72,964 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 72,964 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 66,444 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear indicators starting to fade

Fail 26 Mar 2009 66,444 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear indicators starting to fade

Pass 12 Jun 2008 60,758 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 60,758 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 58,818 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 58,816 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

near side rear and off side rear calipers are seized

Pass 9 Jan 2007 53,991 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 48,267 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 48,267 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 KZR is a 2001 Kia Carens in Gold with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KZR, 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 KZR registered?

AO51 KZR is a 2001 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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