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WX51 EWC

2001 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,137 mi
Last recorded75,137 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Kia Carens66,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 EWC
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 75,137 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 71,793 miles

towhitch cover fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2014 69,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2013 64,526 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)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2012 56,300 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 49,065 miles

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

slight oil light

underside of the vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Feb 2011 49,062 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

slight oil light

underside of the vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2010 41,688 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 41,686 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 30,309 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 26,627 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 22,576 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 22,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 18,505 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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WX51 EWC is a 2001 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EWC, 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 EWC registered?

WX51 EWC is a 2001 Kia Carens, first registered on 3 November 2001.

Is WX51 EWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX51 EWC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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