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BD51 RFE

2002 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,890 mi
Last recorded73,890 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 RFE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 73,890 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 73,872 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 70,834 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 67,485 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 67,485 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 64,815 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 55,305 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 435,780 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 43,552 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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BD51 RFE is a 2002 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD51 RFE, 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 BD51 RFE?

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What year was BD51 RFE registered?

BD51 RFE is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 21 January 2002.

Is BD51 RFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 RFE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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