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Y138 UOO

2001 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,638 mi
Last recorded126,638 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Kia Carens66,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY138 UOO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 126,638 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 126,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 121,497 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 121,497 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 101,409 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 76,591 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 52,839 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 22,114 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 20,961 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 20,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 17,600 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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Y138 UOO is a 2001 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y138 UOO, 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 Y138 UOO registered?

Y138 UOO is a 2001 Kia Carens, first registered on 23 July 2001.

Is Y138 UOO safe to buy?

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