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AK02 OTV

2002 Kia Carens

Grey Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,834 mi
Last recorded83,834 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 OTV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 83,834 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 69,907 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 69,907 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 51,429 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 51,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 28 Mar 2014 31,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 27,787 miles

Nearside front tyre under-inflated.

Fail 6 Mar 2012 27,070 miles

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

Nearside front tyre under-inflated.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 27,070 miles

Nearside front tyre under-inflated.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 25,674 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 24,507 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 23,553 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 22,193 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 19,814 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 15,708 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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AK02 OTV is a 2002 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AK02 OTV, 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 AK02 OTV registered?

AK02 OTV is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 5 April 2002.

Is AK02 OTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK02 OTV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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