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X223 EKJ

2000 Kia Carens

Gold Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,094 mi
Last recorded41,094 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 2000 Kia Carens67,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX223 EKJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2008 41,094 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 31,775 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 23,544 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 17,959 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 17,959 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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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X223 EKJ is a 2000 Kia Carens in Gold with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X223 EKJ, 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

How do I check the history of X223 EKJ?

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What year was X223 EKJ registered?

X223 EKJ is a 2000 Kia Carens, first registered on 19 October 2000.

Is X223 EKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X223 EKJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X223 EKJ have outstanding finance?

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