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BD51 WNY

2001 Kia Carens

Beige Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,835 mi
Last recorded69,835 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Kia Carens66,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 WNY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 69,835 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion top shock mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion top shock mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front slight brake bind

Fail 28 Dec 2016 69,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion top shock mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion top shock mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 10 Dec 2015 66,176 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 66,174 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 61,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 61,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 56,974 miles

nsf tyre low on outer edge

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 12 Dec 2013 56,949 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nsf tyre low on outer edge

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Dec 2012 52,458 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 48,324 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 44,744 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 42,010 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 39,158 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 35,682 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 31,245 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 28,889 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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BD51 WNY is a 2001 Kia Carens in Beige with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BD51 WNY, 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 BD51 WNY registered?

BD51 WNY is a 2001 Kia Carens, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is BD51 WNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 WNY shows 16 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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