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AO02 EPN

2002 Kia Carens

Grey Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,760 mi
Last recorded150,760 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 EPN
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 150,760 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 148,246 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 148,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 111,351 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 111,351 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 50,013 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 50,013 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 48,695 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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AO02 EPN is a 2002 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AO02 EPN, 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 AO02 EPN registered?

AO02 EPN is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 13 June 2002.

Is AO02 EPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO02 EPN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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