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X54 BYD

2000 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,586 mi
Last recorded122,586 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 2000 Kia Carens67,025 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX54 BYD
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 122,586 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 122,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 117,893 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 104,698 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 88,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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X54 BYD is a 2000 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X54 BYD, 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 X54 BYD registered?

X54 BYD is a 2000 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X54 BYD safe to buy?

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