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X229 XAH

2000 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,061 mi
Last recorded104,061 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 Kia Carens67,025 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX229 XAH
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 104,061 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure.(support tray corroded)

both headlamps deteriorated.(beam images poor)

nearside front macpherson strut top mount bonding deteriorated

nearside front tyre deteriorated and worn on inner edge

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 5 Aug 2010 104,019 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)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure.(support tray corroded)

both front tyre sidewalls deteriorated

both headlamps deteriorated.(beam images poor)

nearside front macpherson strut top mount bonding deteriorated

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 31 Jul 2009 89,812 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air bag warning lamp on

both front tyre treads worn close to limit on inner edges

both headlamps deteriorated.(beam images poor)

nearside front outer sill corroded and holed.(just outside prescribed area)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 77,074 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

near side outer seal corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2008 77,017 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

near side outer seal corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2007 67,701 miles

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

slight binding to o/s/r brake

Pass 21 Jul 2006 58,771 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 58,771 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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X229 XAH is a 2000 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X229 XAH, 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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X229 XAH is a 2000 Kia Carens, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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