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X838 EKK

2000 Kia Carens

Grey Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,080 mi
Last recorded80,080 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Kia Carens67,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX838 EKK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 80,080 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 80,080 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clutch slave cylinder leaking brake fluid

Pass 20 Sep 2010 69,498 miles

headlamp lens faded, near side rear tyre worn right to minimum limit ATTENTION REQUIRED SOON

Pass 15 Sep 2009 61,693 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 61,693 miles

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

aims scattered/faded, brake pipesat rear rusting, exhaust joints rusting, handbrake requires attention soon, near side rear tyre worn to minimum and nail in tyre.

Fail 24 Sep 2008 54,949 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front pads 3/4 worn, cv boots perished, n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 24 Sep 2008 54,949 miles

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

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

front pads 3/4 worn, cv boots perished, n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 24 Sep 2007 47,485 miles

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

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

oil level at min.

Fail 24 Sep 2007 47,485 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

oil level at min.

Pass 15 Sep 2006 36,674 miles

front roll bar links slight wear.front pads appear 3/4 worn.

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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X838 EKK is a 2000 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 X838 EKK, 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 X838 EKK registered?

X838 EKK is a 2000 Kia Carens, first registered on 6 September 2000.

Is X838 EKK safe to buy?

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