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CK52 GYC

2002 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

36,515 mi
Last recorded36,515 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 GYC
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 36,515 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 34,187 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 33,990 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch is slipping

Pass 28 Oct 2015 33,079 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 33,079 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 31,740 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 30,481 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 29,229 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 27,859 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 26,543 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 25,038 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 25,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 23,523 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 23,522 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 22,181 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 22,181 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2006 20,907 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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CK52 GYC is a 2002 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CK52 GYC, 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 CK52 GYC?

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What year was CK52 GYC registered?

CK52 GYC is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 16 November 2002.

Is CK52 GYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK52 GYC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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