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DK51 NRJ

2002 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,552 mi
Last recorded107,552 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 NRJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 107,552 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 107,552 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

All tyres deteriorated (cracking) advise replacement

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 98,680 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 98,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 91,250 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 22 Jul 2010 91,250 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 22 Jul 2009 83,407 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 75,813 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 66,585 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 54,158 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

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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DK51 NRJ is a 2002 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DK51 NRJ, 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 DK51 NRJ registered?

DK51 NRJ is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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