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W104 KBT

2000 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,038 mi
Last recorded78,038 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Kia Carens67,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW104 KBT
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 78,038 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 78,038 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 78,034 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre slight split on outer sidewall

Pass 12 Mar 2011 72,265 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 66,573 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 59,773 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 54,043 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 47,920 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 47,918 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 40,096 miles

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

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

oil leak

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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W104 KBT is a 2000 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2000 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 67,025 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 W104 KBT, 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 26 years old, this Kia Carens is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W104 KBT registered?

W104 KBT is a 2000 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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