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DE52 ECN

2002 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,078 mi
Last recorded99,078 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 ECN
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 99,078 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front tyres wearing on edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (7.1.2)

surface rust on underside off vehicle

Fail 9 Dec 2015 99,078 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front tyres wearing on edge

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (7.1.2)

surface rust on underside off vehicle

Pass 22 Dec 2014 87,258 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 77,457 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 70,928 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 70,928 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 64,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 64,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 62,540 miles

n/s/r & o/sr door handles broken

Fail 15 Nov 2010 62,540 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

area around fuel tank wet

rear bumper damaged

unable to open n/s/r & o/s/r doors from outside

Pass 1 Dec 2009 58,120 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 51,903 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 46,355 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 39,285 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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DE52 ECN is a 2002 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE52 ECN, 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 DE52 ECN registered?

DE52 ECN is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is DE52 ECN safe to buy?

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