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DX51 AKP

2001 Kia Carens

Purple Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,879 mi
Last recorded17,879 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Kia Carens66,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 AKP
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2019 17,879 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit battery tray and clamp corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced quarter behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 17,235 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside revising light not working

Fail 17 Oct 2018 17,235 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside revising light not working

Pass 16 Oct 2017 16,488 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 15,630 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 15,625 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust back box deteriated

Pass 8 Oct 2015 14,573 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of ageing

rear wiper blade

Fail 7 Oct 2015 14,573 miles

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres showing signs of ageing

rear wiper blade

Pass 8 Oct 2014 13,945 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

both front tyres showing signs of ageing

Pass 3 Oct 2013 13,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 12,513 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly and close to limits

Fail 3 Oct 2012 12,513 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres wearing unevenly and close to limits

Fail 3 Oct 2011 11,851 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at rear

o/s and n/s rear metal brake pipes from flexi to drum corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2011 11,851 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at rear

o/s and n/s rear metal brake pipes from flexi to drum corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2010 10,958 miles

o/s/r metal brake pipe from flexi to bake plate

Fail 4 Oct 2010 10,958 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

o/s/r metal brake pipe from flexi to bake plate

Pass 5 Oct 2009 9,875 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 8,766 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 7,478 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 6,264 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 5,222 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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DX51 AKP is a 2001 Kia Carens in Purple with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DX51 AKP, 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 DX51 AKP registered?

DX51 AKP is a 2001 Kia Carens, first registered on 9 September 2001.

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