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WK51 EGC

2001 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,470 mi
Last recorded97,470 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Kia Carens66,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 EGC
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 97,470 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded between subframe and bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge scrubbed

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

both rear tyres slightly perishing

Fail 27 Jun 2017 97,470 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded between subframe and bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge scrubbed

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

both rear tyres slightly perishing

Pass 27 Jun 2016 92,925 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe by subframe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front inner edge wear

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

both rear tyres cracks between tread but not excessive

Pass 24 Jun 2015 88,923 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 84,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 84,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 80,437 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

offside front wiper rubber slight damage

signs of brake run out on rear

Fail 25 Jun 2013 80,437 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

offside front wiper rubber slight damage

signs of brake run out on rear

Pass 19 Jun 2012 75,756 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

battery insecure

both headlamp patterns poor

both headlamps lenses frosted

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2011 71,856 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both headlamp lenses frosted

brake pedal rubber worn

rear wiper rubber damage

Pass 30 Jun 2010 68,368 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

rear wiper rubber worn

signs of brake run out on rear

Fail 30 Jun 2010 68,368 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

rear wiper rubber worn

signs of brake run out on rear

Pass 25 Jun 2009 64,581 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

rear wiper rubber damage

signs of brake run out on front

Fail 25 Jun 2009 64,581 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

rear wiper rubber damage

signs of brake run out on front

Pass 25 Jun 2008 60,030 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake fluid level low

brake pedal rubber worn

offside front wiper rubber damage

rear wiper rubber damage

Pass 22 Jun 2007 55,561 miles

Battery insecure

brake fluid level low

brake pedal rubber worn

rear wiper rubber damage

Fail 22 Jun 2007 55,561 miles

Battery insecure

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

brake fluid level low

brake pedal rubber worn

rear wiper rubber damage

Pass 4 Jul 2006 51,334 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 51,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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WK51 EGC is a 2001 Kia Carens in Red 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 WK51 EGC, 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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WK51 EGC is a 2001 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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