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X551 OBL

2000 Kia Carens

Grey Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

110,284 mi
Last recorded110,284 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Kia Carens67,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX551 OBL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 110,284 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 110,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 110,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2014 103,386 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2014 103,386 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2013 96,793 miles

bonnet release catch damaged, cable fraying

Fail 18 Feb 2013 96,793 miles

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

bonnet release catch damaged, cable fraying

Pass 5 Mar 2012 90,907 miles

chip in screen

nearside rear seat belt small cut

offside front c/v boot perished and damp with grease

Fail 1 Mar 2012 90,890 miles

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

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

bonnet locks on first locking device

chip in screen

nearside rear seat belt small cut

offside front c/v boot perished and damp with grease

Pass 11 Mar 2011 85,268 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 85,240 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 78,961 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 73,699 miles

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

front pads look low

Pass 10 Mar 2008 66,257 miles

front pads worn

Fail 7 Mar 2008 66,257 miles

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

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

front pads worn

Pass 5 Mar 2007 57,312 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 49,366 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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X551 OBL is a 2000 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X551 OBL, 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 X551 OBL registered?

X551 OBL is a 2000 Kia Carens, first registered on 5 December 2000.

Is X551 OBL safe to buy?

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