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RX51 VNV

2001 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,325 mi
Last recorded152,325 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Kia Carens66,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 VNV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 152,325 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 152,325 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 149,014 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 149,014 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 145,555 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 145,555 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due to deteriorated headlamps/ both sides (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 141,762 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 141,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and offside 185/65/14t (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding and offside (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 137,537 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 131,296 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

headlight lenses deteriorated

Fail 13 Oct 2014 131,296 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2013 125,238 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 119,623 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust bracket corroded/broken

Fail 15 Oct 2012 119,623 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust bracket corroded/broken

Pass 8 Oct 2011 110,080 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 110,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 100,536 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 100,536 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 89,903 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 89,903 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 79,804 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 79,804 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 64,921 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 50,567 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 35,615 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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RX51 VNV is a 2001 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RX51 VNV, 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 RX51 VNV registered?

RX51 VNV is a 2001 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is RX51 VNV safe to buy?

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