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X842 MKP

2001 Kia Carens

Yellow Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,342 mi
Last recorded115,342 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Carens66,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX842 MKP
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 115,342 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 3 May 2012 106,944 miles

both front head lamp lenses starting to fade

osr tyre worn inner edge

Fail 2 May 2012 106,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front head lamp lenses starting to fade

osr tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 May 2011 99,708 miles

nsr and nsf tyres close to limit

Fail 16 May 2011 99,708 miles

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

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

nsr and nsf tyres close to limit

Pass 10 May 2010 92,088 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 85,836 miles

nsf tyre close to limit

Pass 9 Jun 2008 80,120 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 75,318 miles

osf tyre close to limit

Pass 22 Aug 2006 69,684 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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X842 MKP is a 2001 Kia Carens in Yellow with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 66,580 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 X842 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 25 years old, this Kia Carens is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X842 MKP?

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What year was X842 MKP registered?

X842 MKP is a 2001 Kia Carens, first registered on 10 January 2001.

Is X842 MKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X842 MKP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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