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X747 ERO

2000 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,846 mi
Last recorded108,846 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Kia Carens67,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX747 ERO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 108,846 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 101,431 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 94,583 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 94,583 miles

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 87,721 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 80,071 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 80,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 71,556 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 64,975 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 57,600 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 57,600 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 49,787 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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X747 ERO is a 2000 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X747 ERO, 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 X747 ERO registered?

X747 ERO is a 2000 Kia Carens, first registered on 10 November 2000.

Is X747 ERO safe to buy?

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