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DX51 VSV

2001 Kia Carens

Grey Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,496 mi
Last recorded82,496 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Carens66,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 VSV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 82,496 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 82,496 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 78,644 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 78,642 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 71,157 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 71,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 61,935 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 53,784 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 53,784 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 44,529 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 35,830 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 35,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 VSV is a 2001 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VSV, 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

How do I check the history of DX51 VSV?

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What year was DX51 VSV registered?

DX51 VSV is a 2001 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is DX51 VSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 VSV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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