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NK51 CUO

2001 Kia Carens

Grey Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,048 mi
Last recorded96,048 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Kia Carens66,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 CUO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 96,048 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 96,038 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 90,684 miles

n/s cv boot perishing

n/s rear tyre low pressure

oil level low

Fail 13 Jul 2011 90,684 miles

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

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

n/s cv boot perishing

n/s rear tyre low pressure

oil level low

Pass 15 Jul 2010 83,848 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 83,848 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 75,817 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 65,263 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007
Pass 9 Aug 2006 40,699 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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NK51 CUO is a 2001 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NK51 CUO, 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 NK51 CUO registered?

NK51 CUO is a 2001 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is NK51 CUO safe to buy?

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