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X287 AWF

2000 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,100 mi
Last recorded98,100 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Kia Carens67,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX287 AWF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 98,100 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 98,100 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 91,128 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 91,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 84,849 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 84,849 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 79,078 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 72,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 63,929 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 58,008 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 48,748 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 42,662 miles

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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X287 AWF is a 2000 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X287 AWF, 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

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What year was X287 AWF registered?

X287 AWF is a 2000 Kia Carens, first registered on 3 November 2000.

Is X287 AWF safe to buy?

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