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CA02 FPG

2002 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,534 mi
Last recorded110,534 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 110,534 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 May 2018 110,534 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 101,717 miles

Offside rear sill slightly corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2017 101,717 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside rear sill slightly corroded

Pass 20 May 2016 86,737 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 86,737 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 73,578 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 62,128 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 62,128 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 50,746 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 50,746 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 39,337 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2012 39,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 May 2011 33,077 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 29,128 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 26,528 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 21,696 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 16,916 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 13,740 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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CA02 FPG 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 FPG, 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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CA02 FPG is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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