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X203 JLK

2000 Kia Carens

Yellow Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,804 mi
Last recorded88,804 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Kia Carens67,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX203 JLK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 88,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 1 Nov 2012 88,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

n/s/f tyre sidewall badly damaged but cords not visible

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Nov 2011 80,297 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 80,297 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)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2010 75,456 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers split

Fail 30 Nov 2010 75,456 miles

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

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)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers split

Pass 1 Dec 2009 69,929 miles

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

Oil leak

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

drivers seatbelt slightly twisted

engine management warning lamp on

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 4 Dec 2008 64,626 miles

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

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

headlamps give slightly unclear beams

headlamps motors noisy

o/s front brake binding slightly

signs of power steering fluid leak by o/s rack gaiter

Fail 29 Nov 2008 64,574 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

headlamps give slightly unclear beams

headlamps motors noisy

signs of power steering fluid leak by o/s rack gaiter

Pass 30 Nov 2007 59,946 miles

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

front brakes squeaky

Fail 29 Nov 2007 59,937 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 28 Nov 2006 55,064 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 28 Nov 2006 55,064 miles

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

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 27 Oct 2005 49,725 miles

Front tyres wearin on inside edges advise wheel tracking check

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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X203 JLK is a 2000 Kia Carens in Yellow with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 X203 JLK, 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 X203 JLK registered?

X203 JLK is a 2000 Kia Carens, first registered on 19 September 2000.

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