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AO52 WBZ

2002 Kia Carens

Green Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,618 mi
Last recorded81,618 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 WBZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 81,618 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

w/blades splitting

Fail 21 Feb 2011 57,937 miles

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

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

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

rear brakes sticky

Pass 21 Feb 2011 57,937 miles

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

rear brakes sticky

Pass 3 Dec 2009 36,424 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 31,082 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 25,582 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 20,329 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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AO52 WBZ is a 2002 Kia Carens in Green with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO52 WBZ, 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

How do I check the history of AO52 WBZ?

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What year was AO52 WBZ registered?

AO52 WBZ is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 14 December 2002.

Is AO52 WBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 WBZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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