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X242 BDV

2000 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,019 mi
Last recorded62,019 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Kia Carens67,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX242 BDV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 62,019 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2016 58,746 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 54,811 miles

offside and nearside front outer c.v boots deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2014 50,170 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2013 46,758 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

eml light on

Pass 15 Nov 2012 43,724 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 43,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 40,756 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Fail 3 Dec 2011 40,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 18 Nov 2010 36,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

both n/s tyres perished

Fail 17 Nov 2010 36,953 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

both n/s tyres perished

Pass 26 Nov 2009 33,954 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 30,377 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 30,260 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 30,260 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 28,462 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 26,371 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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X242 BDV is a 2000 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 X242 BDV, 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 X242 BDV registered?

X242 BDV is a 2000 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X242 BDV safe to buy?

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