MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,061 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
near side outer seal corroded
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
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
slight binding to o/s/r brake
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was X229 XAH registered?
X229 XAH is a 2000 Kia Carens, first registered on 15 September 2000.
Is X229 XAH safe to buy?
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