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DX51 SVA

2001 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,554 mi
Last recorded67,554 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Kia Carens66,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 SVA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2012 67,554 miles

Brake pipes starting to corriod.

Exhaust system, baffles loose inside middle box & system very rusty.

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

N/S door mirror glass cracked.

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

Rear brakes very noise, full of dust & amy need cleaning out.

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 67,554 miles

Brake pipes starting to corriod.

Exhaust system, baffles loose inside middle box & system very rusty.

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

N/S door mirror glass cracked.

Rear brakes very noise, full of dust & amy need cleaning out.

Pass 25 Jan 2011 63,332 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 58,588 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2008 50,513 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 43,896 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 37,398 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 SVA is a 2001 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SVA, 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 SVA registered?

DX51 SVA is a 2001 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is DX51 SVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 SVA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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