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WX51 EVV

2001 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,207 mi
Last recorded119,207 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Carens66,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 EVV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2011 119,207 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 119,207 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 105,796 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 105,574 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 88,793 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 88,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

front tyres bald on shoulders

Pass 1 Aug 2006 54,294 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 34,882 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 34,882 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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WX51 EVV is a 2001 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WX51 EVV, 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 WX51 EVV registered?

WX51 EVV is a 2001 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is WX51 EVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX51 EVV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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