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X309 BFJ

2000 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

77,915 mi
Last recorded77,915 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Kia Carens67,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX309 BFJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 77,915 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2017 77,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2016 69,107 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 69,095 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing / battery tray (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 69,081 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 69,069 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 63,727 miles

Advise headlamp glass clouding.

Fail 18 Sep 2015 63,537 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise headlamp glass clouding.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 60,062 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 58,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 57,175 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 57,175 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 55,481 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)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 53,950 miles

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

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2009 52,309 miles

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

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

nearside front brake binding

Pass 4 Sep 2008 50,174 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 47,838 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 45,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Sep 2006 45,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 42,533 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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X309 BFJ is a 2000 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X309 BFJ, 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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X309 BFJ is a 2000 Kia Carens, first registered on 24 October 2000.

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