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X804 VTW

2001 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,902 mi
Last recorded122,902 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Kia Carens66,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX804 VTW
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 122,902 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 122,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 119,894 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 118,385 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 117,518 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 117,518 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 102,316 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 102,316 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 67,944 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 50,212 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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X804 VTW is a 2001 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X804 VTW, 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 X804 VTW registered?

X804 VTW is a 2001 Kia Carens, first registered on 8 February 2001.

Is X804 VTW safe to buy?

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