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AJ02 HOA

2002 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,979 mi
Last recorded92,979 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 HOA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 92,979 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 87,956 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 83,858 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 83,858 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 79,521 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 74,902 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 70,625 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 65,358 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 65,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 58,726 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 50,396 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 39,894 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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AJ02 HOA is a 2002 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ02 HOA, 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.

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What year was AJ02 HOA registered?

AJ02 HOA is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is AJ02 HOA safe to buy?

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