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W342 LPY

2000 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,319 mi
Last recorded130,319 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Kia Carens67,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW342 LPY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2010 130,319 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 121,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 121,893 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 116,264 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 116,257 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 108,913 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 108,913 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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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W342 LPY is a 2000 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W342 LPY, 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 W342 LPY registered?

W342 LPY is a 2000 Kia Carens, first registered on 7 July 2000.

Is W342 LPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W342 LPY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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