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NX51 OBF

2001 Kia Carens

Purple Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,755 mi
Last recorded52,755 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Carens66,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 OBF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 52,755 miles

offside front track rod end dust cover split

Pass 17 Jun 2010 50,335 miles

Both headlights tarnished

Front brake pads wearing low

Rear tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 5 Jun 2009 46,267 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 46,266 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 44,104 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 38,431 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2006 37,113 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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NX51 OBF is a 2001 Kia Carens in Purple 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 NX51 OBF, 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.

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What year was NX51 OBF registered?

NX51 OBF is a 2001 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is NX51 OBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX51 OBF 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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