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AJ52 LZF

2002 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,619 mi
Last recorded74,619 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 LZF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2019 74,619 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill Corroded and Holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Both Rear Lamp Units Loose Still Secured to Vehicle

Rear Exhaust mounting defective System Still Secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 74,271 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 71,745 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 70,998 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 70,961 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 62,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 57,439 miles

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

o/s/r light lense slightly insecure

Fail 22 Jul 2014 57,439 miles

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

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

o/s/r light lense slightly insecure

Pass 1 Jun 2013 48,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre close to limit and worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2012 45,809 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 44,317 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 37,761 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 37,761 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 25,146 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 19,893 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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AJ52 LZF is a 2002 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AJ52 LZF, 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 AJ52 LZF registered?

AJ52 LZF is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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