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X831 MKP

2000 Kia Carens

White Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

75,975 mi
Last recorded75,975 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Kia Carens67,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX831 MKP
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 75,975 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 75,970 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced and nearside (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 68,449 miles

Front and rear brake pipes corroding

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge

light corrossion to underbody

Fail 29 Mar 2017 68,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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 outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced / nearside (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front and rear brake pipes corroding

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge

light corrossion to underbody

Pass 8 Apr 2016 59,947 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 59,945 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working NS + OS (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 50,477 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 50,475 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 47,600 miles

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

n/s/f cv gaiter requires reclipping

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 10 Apr 2014 47,565 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f cv gaiter requires reclipping

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2013 46,415 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 46,404 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 44,805 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 44,805 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 43,904 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 43,894 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 41,875 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 39,811 miles

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

nearside-offside front tyre's worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2008 36,808 miles

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 31,960 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 31,960 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 27,361 miles

nearside rear arch damaged

nearside rear door damaged

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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X831 MKP is a 2000 Kia Carens in White with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 X831 MKP, 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 X831 MKP registered?

X831 MKP is a 2000 Kia Carens, first registered on 14 November 2000.

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