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WX51 EWP

2001 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,796 mi
Last recorded78,796 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Carens66,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 78,796 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

front wiper linkage is becoming worn

Fail 12 Aug 2014 78,793 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

alt belt slack

poweer steering oil on min

slight bind on n/s front brake

wiper linkage worn

Pass 12 Aug 2013 69,344 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure+part of exhaust in poor condition

offside headlamp pattern poor

slight rear brake imbalance and judder

Fail 5 Aug 2013 69,328 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure+part of exhaust in poor condition

offside headlamp pattern poor

slight rear brake imbalance and judder

Pass 27 Sep 2012 64,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside wiper blade badly split

offside headlamp in poor condition

part of exhaust in poor condition

rear number plate in slightly poor condition

some rear brake imbalance

Fail 21 Sep 2012 64,734 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside wiper blade badly split

offside headlamp in poor condition

part of exhaust in poor condition

rear number plate in slightly poor condition

Fail 20 Sep 2011 53,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 53,035 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 50,733 miles

Headlight lens in poor condition

Indicators starting to show white light

Outer c,v boots starting to perishing

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Slight distortion on offside front brake

Pass 10 Sep 2009 48,620 miles

both rear brake pipes corroding

front exhaust heat shields corroding

headlight lenses starting to weather

inter exhaust pipe corroding

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front wiper blade split on end

Fail 3 Sep 2009 48,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear brake pipes corroding

front exhaust heat shields corroding

headlight lenses starting to weather

inter and rear exhaust pipe corroding

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front wiper blade split on end

Pass 12 Sep 2008 46,475 miles

centre heat shield bracket corroded

emissions warning light on

exhaust starting to corrode in places

nearside front cv gaitor just starting to perish

Pass 25 Sep 2007 44,899 miles

Judder on front brakes.

Nearside front tyre tread depth 2mm.

Offside front tyre tread depth 2.5mm

Rear exhaust joint & mounting corroding.

Pass 14 Sep 2006 40,642 miles

Rear exhaust joint corroding.

Slight judder on front brakes.

Pass 14 Sep 2005 36,451 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 EWP is a 2001 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EWP, 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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WX51 EWP is a 2001 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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