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DK02 VDL

2002 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,240 mi
Last recorded68,240 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 VDL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2012 68,240 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 53,042 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 35,226 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 20,337 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 13,820 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 10,539 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 8,967 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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DK02 VDL is a 2002 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DK02 VDL, 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 DK02 VDL?

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What year was DK02 VDL registered?

DK02 VDL is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 2 March 2002.

Is DK02 VDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK02 VDL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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