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EO51 RXK

2001 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,049 mi
Last recorded128,049 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Kia Carens66,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 RXK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2010 128,049 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 128,049 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 108,785 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

wiper linkage worn

Fail 16 Mar 2009 108,778 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

wiper linkage worn

Pass 17 Mar 2008 91,441 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 91,265 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 74,304 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 57,344 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 RXK is a 2001 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EO51 RXK, 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 EO51 RXK?

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What year was EO51 RXK registered?

EO51 RXK is a 2001 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is EO51 RXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO51 RXK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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