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X923 WFT

2000 Kia Carens

Gold Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,449 mi
Last recorded71,449 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Kia Carens67,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX923 WFT
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 71,449 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 71,449 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 68,642 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 65,677 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 65,676 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2012 62,674 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 62,641 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 60,219 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 60,211 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 57,593 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 53,710 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 49,303 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 44,639 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 41,160 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X923 WFT is a 2000 Kia Carens in Gold with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X923 WFT, 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 X923 WFT registered?

X923 WFT is a 2000 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X923 WFT safe to buy?

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