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CA02 FOU

2002 Kia Carens

Gold Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

79,325 mi
Last recorded79,325 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 FOU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 79,325 miles

Drivers door handle tempory repair

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 72,213 miles

corrosion present on rear brake pipes

Fail 13 Aug 2013 72,197 miles

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

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

corrosion present on rear brake pipes

Pass 30 Aug 2012 68,327 miles

corrosion present on exhaust

Fail 24 Aug 2012 68,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

corrosion present on exhaust

Pass 18 Jul 2011 67,533 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 67,385 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 27 Jul 2010 62,095 miles

body damaged, front brake noise, hand brake imbalanced o/s low, multi guards fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2010 62,095 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

body damaged, front brake noise, hand brake imbalanced o/s low, multi guards fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2009 55,514 miles

hand brake u/bal, ns washer and wiper det, r wiper det, nsf seatbelt retainer det, f pads worn, exhaust flanges corroded, r discs scored, r pads worn, ns cv boot det to limit, battery loose, brake fluid low.

Fail 23 Jul 2009 55,363 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

hand brake u/bal, ns washer and wiper det, r wiper det, nsf seatbelt retainer det, f pads worn, exhaust flanges corroded, r discs scored, r pads worn, ns cv boot det to limit, battery loose, brake fluid low.

Pass 21 Jul 2008 46,473 miles

hand brake u/bal major, r wiper, ps pump and rack damp, batt loose, brake fluid low, body marked, ns arb link worn, exh flanges corroded, r pads worn, r discs minor scored, cv boots det, dips at limit, clutch pedal noise, clutch slip?

Fail 21 Jul 2008 46,473 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)

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

hand brake u/bal major, r wiper, ps pump and rack damp, batt loose, brake fluid low, body marked, ns arb link worn, exh flanges corroded, r pads worn, r discs minor scored, cv boots det, dips at limit, clutch pedal noise, clutch slip?

Pass 25 Jul 2007 39,605 miles

o/s hand brak imbalanced, exhaust rusty, multi guards fitted, uneven wear to o/s rear tyre, c.v.boots cracking, body damage, rear wiper blade torn

Pass 25 Jul 2006 33,042 miles

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Fail 25 Jul 2006 33,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

arch and crossmember guards fitted

body damage

brake fluid level low

o/s front door stop insecure

power steering fluid level low

rear brake imbalanced

rear wiper blade torn

uneven wear to o/s rear tyre

wipers fitted incorrectly

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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CA02 FOU is a 2002 Kia Carens in Gold with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 CA02 FOU, 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 CA02 FOU registered?

CA02 FOU is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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