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SN51 BXO

2001 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

44,799 mi
Last recorded44,799 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Kia Carens66,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 BXO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 44,799 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion boot area weakend (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor area weakend (6.1.B.2)

oil and pas small leak

Fail 22 Jan 2016 44,799 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in trailing arm area (2.4.A.3)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion boot area weakend (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor area weakend (6.1.B.2)

oil and pas small leak

Pass 23 Jan 2015 44,186 miles

osr osr tyres has cracks on its wall

Fail 22 Jan 2015 44,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

osr osr tyres has cracks on its wall

Pass 23 Jan 2014 42,598 miles

o/s and n/s headlamps almost poor image to x/s

Fail 23 Jan 2014 42,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

o/s and n/s headlamps almost poor image to x/s

Pass 23 Jan 2013 41,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 41,454 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 39,679 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 39,675 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 38,733 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 37,233 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 37,233 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 35,160 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear wheel cylinders corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2009 35,160 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear wheel cylinders corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2008 33,071 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 31,400 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 28,014 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 24,516 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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SN51 BXO is a 2001 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SN51 BXO, 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 SN51 BXO registered?

SN51 BXO is a 2001 Kia Carens, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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