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X76 ECE

2000 Kia Carens

Yellow Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,886 mi
Last recorded79,886 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Kia Carens67,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX76 ECE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 79,886 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 73,131 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 72,199 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 58,140 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 58,140 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

wipers poor

Pass 31 Jul 2013 43,066 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 36,916 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 32,365 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 29,818 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 26,838 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 26,838 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 23,683 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 19,888 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 19,888 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 17,135 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 14,304 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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X76 ECE is a 2000 Kia Carens in Yellow with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 X76 ECE, 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 X76 ECE registered?

X76 ECE is a 2000 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X76 ECE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X76 ECE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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