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X687 ATD

2001 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

108,647 mi
Last recorded108,647 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Carens66,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX687 ATD
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 108,647 miles

all underside areas / sections mud filled

rear wiper rubber splitted / worn

Fail 3 Sep 2013 108,647 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)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all underside areas / sections mud filled

engine oil level low

rear wiper rubber splitted / worn

Pass 22 Aug 2012 106,310 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 106,310 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 Aug 2011 102,004 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 102,004 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 90,366 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 90,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

high level stop lamp not working

noise from n/s/r bearing

rear qiper split

Fail 17 Jul 2009 79,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 79,917 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 68,848 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 62,377 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 62,377 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 57,134 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 55,843 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 55,843 miles

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

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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X687 ATD is a 2001 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 X687 ATD, 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 X687 ATD registered?

X687 ATD is a 2001 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 January 2001.

Is X687 ATD safe to buy?

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