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X288 LDD

2000 Kia Carens

Gold Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,196 mi
Last recorded93,196 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Kia Carens67,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX288 LDD
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 93,196 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 93,034 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 81,886 miles

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

N/S/F O/S/F Tyre worn on edge .

Fail 14 Jul 2010 61,582 miles

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

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

N/S/F O/S/F Tyre worn on edge .

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 71,296 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 71,283 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 56,658 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 40,468 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 40,407 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 34,891 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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X288 LDD is a 2000 Kia Carens in Gold with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X288 LDD, 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 X288 LDD registered?

X288 LDD is a 2000 Kia Carens, first registered on 13 November 2000.

Is X288 LDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X288 LDD shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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