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WU51 ABF

2001 Kia Carens

Purple Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

108,011 mi
Last recorded108,011 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Kia Carens66,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 ABF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 108,011 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 105,932 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 19 May 2016 103,080 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x1 (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 100,289 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 96,829 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 96,829 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2013 92,768 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 92,768 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 88,667 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 88,665 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 84,882 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 84,882 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 May 2010 79,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 May 2010 79,099 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2009 72,292 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2008 65,113 miles

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

N/S/F tyre wearing on inside edge

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inside edge

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2008 65,113 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

N/S/F tyre wearing on inside edge

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inside edge

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2007 59,210 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 59,210 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 52,245 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 52,245 miles

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

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

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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WU51 ABF is a 2001 Kia Carens in Purple with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WU51 ABF, 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 WU51 ABF registered?

WU51 ABF is a 2001 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is WU51 ABF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU51 ABF shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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