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CK02 NXW

2002 Kia Carens

Gold Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

142,579 mi
Last recorded142,579 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK02 NXW
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 142,579 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 142,449 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 125,130 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 125,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 106,121 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 105,904 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 87,750 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 87,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 73,342 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 73,313 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 71,247 miles

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

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

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

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

engine managment light on

slight wiper marks on screen

Fail 14 Feb 2013 71,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine managment light on

slight wiper marks on screen

Pass 13 Mar 2012 65,202 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 65,168 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 59,860 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

front and rear discs corroded and pitted

Pass 21 May 2010 56,441 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 56,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 49,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 42,370 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 35,263 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 27,631 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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CK02 NXW is a 2002 Kia Carens in Gold with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CK02 NXW, 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 CK02 NXW registered?

CK02 NXW is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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