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AO51 LFE

2001 Kia Carens

Beige Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,929 mi
Last recorded81,929 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Carens66,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 81,929 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both headlamp lens's deteriorating

Pass 24 Feb 2012 73,949 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 65,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre nearly bald on inner and outer edges on areas of raised tread

o/s/f brake binding very lightly

o/s/r tyre nearly bald on inner and outer areas of raised tread

Pass 5 Mar 2010 56,118 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 55,974 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 48,758 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 41,379 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 37,329 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

both rear indicators loosing amber tint

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 9 Mar 2006 31,780 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 31,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre low on tread

rear number plate deteriorating

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 LFE 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 LFE, 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 LFE registered?

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

Is AO51 LFE safe to buy?

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