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BG52 FEH

2002 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,439 mi
Last recorded108,439 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 FEH
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 108,439 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 108,359 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 104,139 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r outer sill/lower arch starting to corrode

Pass 2 Dec 2013 99,333 miles

both rear tyres worn low on edges

Pass 11 Dec 2012 94,165 miles

front tyres low inside edge

Pass 15 Dec 2011 89,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

offside parking brake low

Pass 23 Dec 2010 85,845 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2010 85,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 60,958 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 60,958 miles

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

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

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

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

engine very noisy

fanbelt noisy

front number plate poor condition

rear to centre exhaust joint slightly blowing

slight play in nearside front strut top bearing

something loose in centre exhaust box

Pass 6 Jun 2008 49,481 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 49,481 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

o/s front tyre side wall damaged

Fail 28 May 2008 49,479 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

o/s front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 31 May 2007 38,797 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 38,763 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 31,694 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 23,945 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 23,945 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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BG52 FEH is a 2002 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BG52 FEH, 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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What year was BG52 FEH registered?

BG52 FEH is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 15 November 2002.

Is BG52 FEH safe to buy?

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