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PO51 GZH

2001 Kia Carens

Grey Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,251 mi
Last recorded99,251 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Carens66,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 GZH
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 99,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

subframe getting corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2013 94,459 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 86,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 79,028 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 69,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear door handles broken

Pass 27 Nov 2009 61,431 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 51,874 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 51,874 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 41,232 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 41,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 31,162 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 31,161 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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PO51 GZH 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 75%.

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 PO51 GZH, 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 PO51 GZH registered?

PO51 GZH is a 2001 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is PO51 GZH safe to buy?

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