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EO51 OEC

2001 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,750 mi
Last recorded88,750 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Kia Carens66,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 OEC
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2015 88,750 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 79,652 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 69,135 miles

Front tyres tread perishing

Nearside front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 21 Feb 2012 64,526 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 60,928 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 56,217 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 50,924 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 45,045 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007
Pass 14 Mar 2006 32,472 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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EO51 OEC is a 2001 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EO51 OEC, 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 EO51 OEC registered?

EO51 OEC is a 2001 Kia Carens, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is EO51 OEC safe to buy?

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