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X72 WCS

2001 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

43,420 mi
Last recorded43,420 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2006
Typical for 2001 Kia Carens66,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX72 WCS
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2006 43,420 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 43,420 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Dec 2006 43,378 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Air bag light on

Belly pan / splash gaurd missing

Bonnet release cable badly stretched and insecure

Exhaust system is in a poor and rusted condition

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front cross member has signs of impact damage

Front panel has signs of impact damage

Near side front chassis showing signs of impact damage

Near side front plastic engine gaurd is insecure

Near side front scratched

Near side rear door scratched

Near side rear hub cap damaged

Near side rear wing scratched

Near sude rear bumper scratched

Off side front hub cap is missing

Off side front inner wing gaurd is missing

Off side front plastic engine gaurd is insecure

Off side rear hub cap badly damaged

Oil leak to engine

Radio face is missing

Very low on fuel - light is on

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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X72 WCS is a 2001 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 2001 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 66,580 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 X72 WCS, 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 25 years old, this Kia Carens is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X72 WCS?

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What year was X72 WCS registered?

X72 WCS is a 2001 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X72 WCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X72 WCS shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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