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X824 VTW

2000 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,350 mi
Last recorded130,350 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Kia Carens67,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX824 VTW
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 130,350 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 120,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust system corroded

n/s mirror glass damaged

o/s headlamp weak beam pattern

Fail 5 Nov 2012 120,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust system corroded

handbrake cover adrift

n/s mirror glass damaged

n/s/r brake pad fitted incorrectly

o/s headlamp weak beam pattern

Pass 4 Nov 2011 114,943 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 110,766 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 110,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 107,123 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 99,476 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 601,376 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 90,812 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Oct 2007 90,812 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Oct 2006 78,839 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2006 78,839 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 65,103 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 65,103 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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X824 VTW is a 2000 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X824 VTW, 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 X824 VTW registered?

X824 VTW is a 2000 Kia Carens, first registered on 21 October 2000.

Is X824 VTW safe to buy?

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