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Y178 HHE

2001 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,639 mi
Last recorded105,639 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Carens66,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY178 HHE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 105,639 miles

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

advise rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 May 2013 105,629 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

advise rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 May 2012 91,251 miles

185/65/14 X 4

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/6/12

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 7 May 2011 81,040 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 71,450 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 65,083 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 60,858 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 49,496 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 38,762 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor 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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Y178 HHE is a 2001 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y178 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 Y178 HHE registered?

Y178 HHE is a 2001 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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