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DX51 NNM

2001 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

109,555 mi
Last recorded109,555 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Kia Carens66,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 NNM
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 109,555 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2015 102,826 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 102,817 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 102,804 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 102,804 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 84,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust corroded slightly

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

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

Rear exhaust has one out of two hangers still attached,rear exhaust still secure

Fail 3 Jul 2012 84,760 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust corroded slightly

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

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

Rear exhaust has one out of two hangers still attached,rear exhaust still secure

Pass 21 Jun 2011 81,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jan 2010 68,331 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

os cv gaiter perishing

osr tyre close to limit

Pass 8 Jan 2010 68,331 miles

os cv gaiter perishing

osr tyre close to limit

Pass 12 Jan 2009 60,347 miles

nsf tyre tread low

Fail 9 Jan 2009 60,270 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 54,895 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 54,895 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 49,355 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 49,355 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 NNM is a 2001 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DX51 NNM, 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 DX51 NNM registered?

DX51 NNM is a 2001 Kia Carens, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is DX51 NNM safe to buy?

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