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CE02 SXU

2002 Kia Carens

Grey Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,246 mi
Last recorded92,246 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 SXU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2012 92,246 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 82,350 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 82,339 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 74,044 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 74,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 69,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2008 63,877 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 70,698 miles

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

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 55,799 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 45,781 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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CE02 SXU is a 2002 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CE02 SXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CE02 SXU?

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What year was CE02 SXU registered?

CE02 SXU is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 13 March 2002.

Is CE02 SXU safe to buy?

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