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YT51 FTU

2001 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

121,818 mi
Last recorded121,818 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Carens66,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 FTU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 121,818 miles

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

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

rear section exhaust mount is slightly blowing

Pass 10 Jan 2013 114,864 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 104,263 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 95,412 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 85,352 miles

Drivers side front tyre thin on inner edge

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Passager side front tyre thin on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2009 76,056 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 64,770 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 56,639 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 47,990 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 47,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YT51 FTU is a 2001 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YT51 FTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YT51 FTU?

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What year was YT51 FTU registered?

YT51 FTU is a 2001 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is YT51 FTU safe to buy?

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