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X195 XJT

2001 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,968 mi
Last recorded125,968 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Kia Carens66,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX195 XJT
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 125,968 miles

Noise from drive shafts when turning

Oil leak

Rear tyres low on pressure

Fail 26 Mar 2012 125,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Noise from drive shafts when turning

Oil leak

Rear tyres low on pressure

Pass 26 Mar 2011 122,135 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 117,541 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 117,536 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 111,955 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

o/s/f c.vboot gaitor deteriated

reg plate deteriated

Pass 25 Mar 2008 108,029 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 108,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 101,647 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 89,176 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 89,176 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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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X195 XJT is a 2001 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 2001 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 66,580 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 X195 XJT, 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 25 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 X195 XJT registered?

X195 XJT is a 2001 Kia Carens, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X195 XJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X195 XJT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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