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AO51 KYZ

2002 Kia Carens

Grey Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

100,883 mi
Last recorded100,883 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 KYZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 100,883 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

there is some surface rust on a few brake pipes.

Fail 22 Jun 2012 100,816 miles

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

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

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

there is some surface rust on a few brake pipes.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 91,943 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight corrosion on both front to rear and both rear brake pipes

Fail 28 Jun 2011 91,856 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight corrosion on both front to rear and both rear brake pipes

Pass 18 Jun 2010 82,689 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 76,241 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

rear seat belts not checked due to seats folded over

Fail 29 Jun 2009 76,241 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

rear seat belts not checked due to seats folded over

Pass 27 Jun 2008 682,330 miles

Engine is leaking oil.

Nearside rear tyre is worn close to limit and has a deep cut in tread area.

Screenwash reservoir cap is missing.

Fail 26 Jun 2008 68,278 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine is leaking oil.

Nearside rear tyre is worn close to limit and has a deep cut in tread area.

Screenwash reservoir cap is missing.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 52,635 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 52,635 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 37,654 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 37,654 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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AO51 KYZ is a 2002 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AO51 KYZ, 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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AO51 KYZ is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 2 February 2002.

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