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X659 JPY

2001 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,494 mi
Last recorded99,494 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Kia Carens66,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX659 JPY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 99,494 miles

Slight play in nearside and offside front arm rear bushes Nearside and offside front arm front bushes worn

Fail 21 Jun 2017 99,494 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in nearside and offside front arm rear bushes Nearside and offside front arm front bushes worn

Pass 17 Jun 2016 90,528 miles

both front arms front bushes slight play

both front tyres worn

Pass 19 Jun 2015 81,811 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 81,811 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 71,156 miles

n/s rear panel corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2014 71,156 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

n/s rear panel corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2013 62,011 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 62,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 54,924 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 54,923 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 48,646 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 48,646 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 42,484 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2009 36,856 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 31,081 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 25,568 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 23,227 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 21,668 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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X659 JPY is a 2001 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X659 JPY, 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 X659 JPY registered?

X659 JPY is a 2001 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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