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CA02 FPP

2002 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,510 mi
Last recorded120,510 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 120,510 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 108,639 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 99,245 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 99,235 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 88,739 miles

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

both front outer drive shaft gaitors deteriorating.

both front top strut mountin bushes deteriorating.

both front tyres wearing on inside edges.

rear brake pads 80% worn.

Fail 3 Jul 2013 88,739 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

both front outer drive shaft gaitors deteriorating.

both front top strut mountin bushes deteriorating.

both front tyres wearing on inside edges.

rear brake pads 80% worn.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 79,056 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 71,504 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 71,504 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 64,228 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 57,326 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 49,095 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 39,901 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 30,665 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 FPP is a 2002 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FPP, 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 FPP registered?

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

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The MOT history for CA02 FPP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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