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AE02 REU

2002 Kia Carens

Grey Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,016 mi
Last recorded112,016 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 REU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 112,016 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 112,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 97,676 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 79,615 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 50,120 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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AE02 REU is a 2002 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 62,492 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 AE02 REU, 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 24 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 AE02 REU registered?

AE02 REU is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 12 March 2002.

Is AE02 REU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 REU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE02 REU have outstanding finance?

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