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CA02 FPD

2002 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

42,686 mi
Last recorded42,686 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 FPD
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 42,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 42,686 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 42,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 42,011 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 41,119 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 39,747 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 38,375 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 36,413 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 32,568 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust heat shield corroded and adrift

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it and tyre tread cracked

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2013 32,561 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust heat shield corroded and adrift

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it and tyre tread cracked

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2012 29,774 miles

both rear tyres cracking on the tread

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2011 27,364 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2011 27,352 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front and rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2008 25,517 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 25,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

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

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

N/S/F tyre wear edges .

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 22,150 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 20,483 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 16,090 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 16,088 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 FPD is a 2002 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CA02 FPD, 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 FPD registered?

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

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