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W498 OSA

2000 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,284 mi
Last recorded100,284 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Kia Carens67,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW498 OSA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 100,284 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 95,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 89,469 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/r door and rear wing scraped paint

Pass 31 Oct 2008 84,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 84,714 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 80,859 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 78,796 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 63,739 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 63,723 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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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W498 OSA is a 2000 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W498 OSA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W498 OSA registered?

W498 OSA is a 2000 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W498 OSA safe to buy?

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