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CN51 RYM

2001 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,632 mi
Last recorded168,632 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Kia Carens66,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 RYM
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2010 168,632 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inside surfaces, OS poor, probably cause of brake imbalance.

Driver door mirror cracked

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 168,632 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inside surfaces, OS poor, probably cause of brake imbalance.

Driver door mirror cracked

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 137,710 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Drivers door mirror cracked

Engine running rough/lumpy at tickover?

NSR and OSF brakes slight binding

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 137,710 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Drivers door mirror cracked

Engine running rough/lumpy at tickover?

NSR and OSF brakes slight binding

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 97,420 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 97,420 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 92,596 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 87,712 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 81,344 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 81,344 miles

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

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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CN51 RYM is a 2001 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CN51 RYM, 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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CN51 RYM is a 2001 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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