MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,876 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all brake pads are low and rear brake discs are excessively worn
beam images could be better
exhaust bracket corroded of
n/s/f tyre slightly perrished
rear wiper blade deteriorated
slight corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
corrosion on some wheel arches
rear brake pads low
slight corrosion some brake pipes
slight corrosion various parts of underbody and components
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
corrosion on some wheel arches
rear brake pads low
slight corrosion some brake pipes
slight corrosion various parts of underbody and components
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front tyres very close to limit
n/s sill ha sslight corrosion ok with mot tool but a hammer could make a hole
o/s/f link has slight play
o/s/r hand brake low reading
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front outer driveshaft gaiters are perishing.
Side repeaters & rear indicators are losing amber colouration.
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front outer driveshaft gaiters are perishing.
Side repeaters & rear indicators are losing amber colouration.
Rear indicators and side repeaters losing amber colouration.
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear indicators and side repeaters losing amber colouration.
O/s front sidelight a bit dimmer than n/s.
Rear indicators and side repeater lamps losing amber colouration.
Rear tyres close to limit.
How Reliable is the Kia Carens?
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CA51 LMV is a 2001 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 CA51 LMV, 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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CA51 LMV is a 2001 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 October 2001.
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