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X659 OBL

2001 Kia Carens

Yellow Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,993 mi
Last recorded93,993 miles
Recorded on13 May 2006
Typical for 2001 Kia Carens66,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX659 OBL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 13 May 2006 93,993 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 OBL is a 2001 Kia Carens in Yellow with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OBL, 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 OBL registered?

X659 OBL is a 2001 Kia Carens, first registered on 18 January 2001.

Is X659 OBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X659 OBL shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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