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Y197 HHE

2001 Kia Carens

Grey Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,671 mi
Last recorded84,671 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Kia Carens66,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 HHE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 84,671 miles

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

n/s/f tyre inner & outer edge worn

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Fail 19 Aug 2010 84,671 miles

Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre inner & outer edge worn

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Pass 25 Jun 2009 76,099 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 76,065 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 61,555 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 50,238 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 38,230 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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Y197 HHE is a 2001 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y197 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 Y197 HHE registered?

Y197 HHE is a 2001 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y197 HHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y197 HHE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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