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CU52 VJL

2002 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,135 mi
Last recorded113,135 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 VJL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 113,135 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 112,584 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 112,578 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 111,563 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 106,284 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 96,598 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 96,595 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 88,464 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 88,464 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 80,445 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 72,410 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 72,409 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 62,574 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 62,572 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 49,036 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 36,679 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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CU52 VJL is a 2002 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CU52 VJL, 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 CU52 VJL registered?

CU52 VJL is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is CU52 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU52 VJL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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