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Y108 TKK

2001 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

55,490 mi
Last recorded55,490 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Kia Carens66,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY108 TKK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 55,490 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 55,479 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure slight 3/4 wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 55,133 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 54,718 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 54,104 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread needs renewing soon (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 53,646 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 52,808 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 51,449 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 12 Jan 2017 49,617 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 49,596 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 49,272 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 49,244 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 48,490 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 46,214 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 42,061 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 42,054 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 38,749 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 33,873 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 28,220 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 20,968 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 16,707 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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Y108 TKK is a 2001 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y108 TKK, 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 Y108 TKK registered?

Y108 TKK is a 2001 Kia Carens, first registered on 17 March 2001.

Is Y108 TKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y108 TKK shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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