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W158 RYC

2000 Kia Carens

White Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,933 mi
Last recorded68,933 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Kia Carens67,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW158 RYC
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 68,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 68,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 65,504 miles

both front cvj boots soon

front brake pads soon

Pass 9 Aug 2010 60,534 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 55,014 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 55,014 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 49,249 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 49,249 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 46,034 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 38,125 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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W158 RYC is a 2000 Kia Carens in White with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W158 RYC, 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 W158 RYC registered?

W158 RYC is a 2000 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W158 RYC safe to buy?

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