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CN02 OFK

2002 Kia Carens

Grey Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

94,787 mi
Last recorded94,787 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 OFK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 94,787 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 94,787 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 89,653 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 89,611 miles

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

surface corrosion to all underside and all components

Fail 29 Jun 2010 89,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

front brake disc slightly pitted and scored

oil leak from engine area

Pass 19 Jun 2009 75,246 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 75,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 61,154 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 46,338 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 46,338 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 May 2006 36,000 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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CN02 OFK is a 2002 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 CN02 OFK, 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 CN02 OFK registered?

CN02 OFK is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 13 March 2002.

Is CN02 OFK safe to buy?

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