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AO51 NYM

2001 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,396 mi
Last recorded52,396 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Kia Carens66,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 NYM
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 52,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2015 52,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 51,648 miles

damage to body on osf/nsf wing pannels

nearside rear tyre starting to split on inner side wall

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 29 Aug 2013 51,276 miles

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

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

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

exhaust mounting broken

nearside front wing dented

offside front wing dented

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 28 Aug 2013 51,274 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

exhaust mounting broken

nearside front wing dented

offside front wing dented

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 29 Aug 2012 51,136 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front body damage

offside front body damage

rear exhaust mounting corroded and detatched,exhaust is still secure but corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2011 50,931 miles

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

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

nearside front bodywork damage

offside front bodywork damage

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated but exhaust still secure

Fail 16 Aug 2011 50,927 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

nearside front bodywork damage

offside front bodywork damage

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated but exhaust still secure

Pass 13 Aug 2010 50,687 miles

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

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

nearside front body work damage

offside front body work damage

rear exhaust mounting defective

Fail 12 Aug 2010 50,687 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

nearside front body work damage

offside front body work damage

rear exhaust mounting defective

Pass 7 Aug 2009 50,558 miles

nearside front wing has damage

offside front wing has damage

Fail 7 Aug 2009 50,558 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front wing has damage

offside front wing has damage

Pass 3 Sep 2008 48,212 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 43,448 miles

exhaust corroding

nearside front tyre on 2mm of tread

Pass 9 Oct 2006 37,121 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 32,426 miles

wet test

wing repeters starting to fade

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 NYM is a 2001 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NYM, 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 NYM registered?

AO51 NYM is a 2001 Kia Carens, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is AO51 NYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 NYM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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