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X164 ACJ

2001 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,320 mi
Last recorded78,320 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Carens66,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX164 ACJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 78,320 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 78,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear seats have been removed

Pass 8 Jan 2010 67,882 miles

rear seats and seat belts have been removed

Fail 4 Jan 2010 67,882 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear seats and seat belts have been removed

Pass 16 Jan 2008 56,382 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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X164 ACJ is a 2001 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X164 ACJ, 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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What year was X164 ACJ registered?

X164 ACJ is a 2001 Kia Carens, first registered on 9 February 2001.

Is X164 ACJ safe to buy?

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