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DK51 AHD

2001 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,181 mi
Last recorded79,181 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Carens66,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 AHD
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 79,181 miles

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

nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2012 71,841 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 71,587 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 62,765 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 51,895 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 41,176 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 31,953 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2007
Pass 16 Nov 2006 25,226 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 25,226 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

both front brakes corrodedon both sides

Pass 12 Oct 2005 18,681 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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DK51 AHD is a 2001 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK51 AHD, 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 DK51 AHD registered?

DK51 AHD is a 2001 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is DK51 AHD safe to buy?

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