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AJ52 NWN

2002 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,736 mi
Last recorded91,736 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 NWN
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 91,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front outer sills corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 13 Nov 2015 87,598 miles

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

both front outer sills slightly corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2014 83,639 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 78,630 miles

rear exhaust flange corroded but still secure at time of test

Fail 4 Nov 2013 78,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

rear exhaust flange corroded but still secure at time of test

Pass 22 Oct 2012 73,987 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust joint deteriorated but is still secure and not blowing at time of test

Pass 15 Nov 2011 69,135 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 69,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 63,158 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 58,367 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 51,235 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 45,398 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 38,418 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 38,340 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 NWN is a 2002 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NWN, 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 NWN registered?

AJ52 NWN is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 19 November 2002.

Is AJ52 NWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ52 NWN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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