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SV51 CVX

2001 Kia Carens

Grey Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

97,995 mi
Last recorded97,995 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Kia Carens66,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 CVX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 97,995 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn . (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 97,994 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn . (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 85,104 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush weak (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 85,102 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush weak (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 72,168 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 72,166 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

emisions not done due to exhaust condition ;

Pass 30 Jul 2014 59,792 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 50,076 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 50,076 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 48,262 miles

both frt cv boots heavlly cracked

chip at w/screen

exhaust system starting to corroed

rear reg starting to disfigure

slight play at o/s/f anti roll bar link

various brake pipes starting to corroed

Fail 15 Mar 2010 48,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both frt cv boots heavlly cracked

chip at w/screen

exhaust system starting to corroed

rear reg starting to disfigure

slight play at o/s/f anti roll bar link

various brake pipes starting to corroed

Pass 4 Mar 2009 43,442 miles

exhaust starting to corroed

various brake pipes starting to corroed

Fail 3 Mar 2009 43,442 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust starting to corroed

various brake pipes starting to corroed

Pass 4 Oct 2007 36,571 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 36,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 34,224 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 34,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Aug 2005 27,280 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 27,280 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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SV51 CVX is a 2001 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 SV51 CVX, 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 SV51 CVX registered?

SV51 CVX is a 2001 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is SV51 CVX safe to buy?

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