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CN02 YJV

2002 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,702 mi
Last recorded69,702 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 YJV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 69,702 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 66,098 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 66,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise some front windscreen washer jets blocked

Pass 25 Mar 2011 61,313 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2011 61,310 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edge

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2010 56,884 miles

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

both front cv gaitors heavily cracked

damage on car

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2009 52,700 miles

marks on car

power steering rack damp

travel on handbrake

Fail 9 Apr 2009 52,707 miles

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

marks on car

power steering rack damp

travel on handbrake

Pass 19 Mar 2008 46,592 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 40,098 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 32,237 miles

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

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

oil leak

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 YJV is a 2002 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CN02 YJV, 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

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What year was CN02 YJV registered?

CN02 YJV is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is CN02 YJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN02 YJV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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