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DU51 DLJ

2001 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,938 mi
Last recorded88,938 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Carens66,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 DLJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2011 88,938 miles

Baffles starting to break up in centre silencer

Brake pedal rubber worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Hand brake travel high

Head light beam patterns poor (Advise to polish headlight plastic lenses)

Light surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

N/S outer C.V boot perished (advise new boot)

N/S wiper starting to split

N/S/F tyre below 1.6mm on raised tread area (Advise new tyre)

O/S/F seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight engine oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 88,725 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

O/S/F seat belt slow to retract

Baffles starting to break up in centre silencer

Brake pedal rubber worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Hand brake travel high

Head light beam patterns poor (Advise to polish headlight plastic lenses)

Light surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

N/S outer C.V boot perished (advise new boot)

N/S wiper starting to split

N/S/F tyre below 1.6mm on raised tread area (Advise new tyre)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight engine oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 81,005 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Small fluid leak from power steering pump

Small grease leak from offside driveshaft gaiter

Small leak from cat.

Fail 2 Nov 2010 81,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Small fluid leak from power steering pump

Small grease leak from offside driveshaft gaiter

Small leak from cat.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 76,988 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 76,988 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 70,555 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front brake binding very slightly

Fail 16 Feb 2009 70,555 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front brake binding very slightly

Pass 15 Feb 2008 65,802 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 59,576 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 45,911 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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DU51 DLJ is a 2001 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DU51 DLJ, 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 DU51 DLJ registered?

DU51 DLJ is a 2001 Kia Carens, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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