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Y172 HHE

2001 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,566 mi
Last recorded159,566 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Kia Carens66,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY172 HHE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 159,566 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2015 159,566 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2013 128,322 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 98,938 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 81,352 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 81,352 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 71,266 miles

wipers in poor condition,slight judder at front brakes.slight imbalance to rear foot brake,rear indicators show white,front c,v boots worn,near side rear tyre inner edge worn,

Pass 26 Aug 2009 63,901 miles

inner edges of front tyres worn

offside wiper deterioated

tread of rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 Aug 2008 56,727 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 53,366 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 50,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 1 Aug 2005 39,994 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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Y172 HHE is a 2001 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y172 HHE, 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 Y172 HHE registered?

Y172 HHE is a 2001 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y172 HHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y172 HHE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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