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BU51 CGV

2001 Kia Carens

Beige Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,007 mi
Last recorded57,007 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Carens66,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 CGV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 57,007 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 44,279 miles

aux. belt deteriorated

front o/s tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Feb 2010 44,266 miles

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

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

aux. belt deteriorated

front o/s tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2009 39,311 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 39,311 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 38,315 miles

Both front tyres under pressure

Handbrake has long travel

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 36,108 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 31,889 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2005 27,483 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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BU51 CGV is a 2001 Kia Carens in Beige 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 BU51 CGV, 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 BU51 CGV registered?

BU51 CGV is a 2001 Kia Carens, first registered on 15 December 2001.

Is BU51 CGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 CGV 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.

Does BU51 CGV have outstanding finance?

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