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CA51 LMV

2001 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

97,876 mi
Last recorded97,876 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Carens66,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 LMV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2011 97,876 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 92,146 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 92,139 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 87,769 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 82,604 miles

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)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 82,604 miles

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 71,445 miles

Front outer driveshaft gaiters are perishing.

Side repeaters & rear indicators are losing amber colouration.

Fail 19 Oct 2007 71,445 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front outer driveshaft gaiters are perishing.

Side repeaters & rear indicators are losing amber colouration.

Pass 18 Oct 2006 58,295 miles

Rear indicators and side repeaters losing amber colouration.

Fail 18 Oct 2006 58,295 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear indicators and side repeaters losing amber colouration.

Pass 30 Sep 2005 44,320 miles

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?

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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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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What year was CA51 LMV registered?

CA51 LMV is a 2001 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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