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CN51 TZA

2001 Kia Carens

Gold Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,266 mi
Last recorded93,266 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Kia Carens66,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 TZA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 93,266 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 93,266 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 84,563 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 78,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 75,154 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 66,941 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 66,940 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 May 2011 62,454 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 60,468 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 60,468 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 60,260 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 59,327 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 57,723 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 52,814 miles

advisories apply to M.O.T. test number: 381570676470

Fail 27 Sep 2006 52,809 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

signs of dampness around brake master cylinder reservois but no visual leaks

Pass 29 Sep 2005 40,878 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Sep 2005 40,878 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 TZA is a 2001 Kia Carens in Gold with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TZA, 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 TZA is a 2001 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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