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X103 FOW

2000 Kia Carens

Yellow Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,631 mi
Last recorded108,631 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Kia Carens67,025 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX103 FOW
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2010 108,631 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

advise both front outer c v gaiters splitting

advise rear silencer and joints badly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2009 103,321 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 103,321 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 97,798 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 97,798 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 90,087 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 90,035 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 84,628 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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X103 FOW is a 2000 Kia Carens in Yellow with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X103 FOW, 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 X103 FOW registered?

X103 FOW is a 2000 Kia Carens, first registered on 6 October 2000.

Is X103 FOW safe to buy?

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