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AE52 PYD

2002 Kia Carens

Grey Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,750 mi
Last recorded85,750 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 PYD
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2012 85,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s body damage

rear ends of sills getting weak

rear exhaust mounting poor

Pass 2 Jul 2011 71,622 miles

exhaust repair poor

rear ends of sills getting weak

Fail 1 Jul 2011 71,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

poor repair to exhaust mounting

rear ends of both sills weak

Fail 21 Jun 2011 71,657 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear ends of both sills weak

Pass 16 Jul 2010 62,303 miles

1.Offside rear brake slight bind when rotated by hand suspect lever on caliper for hand brake slightly stiff.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 53,452 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 53,452 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2008 43,911 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 30,896 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 30,896 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 26,670 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 26,670 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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AE52 PYD is a 2002 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 AE52 PYD, 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 AE52 PYD registered?

AE52 PYD is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 15 October 2002.

Is AE52 PYD safe to buy?

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