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DV02 BHE

2002 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,309 mi
Last recorded98,309 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 BHE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 May 2015 98,309 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 98,309 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 93,250 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 89,303 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 85,925 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

headlamp lences deteriated,exhaust coroded,front tyres have wear to inner edges,n/s/f tyre has cuts to sidewalls,brake pedle rubber worn

washers poor and wipers worn.

Fail 17 May 2012 85,919 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

headlamp lences deteriated,exhaust coroded,front tyres have wear to inner edges,n/s/f tyre has cuts to sidewalls,brake pedle rubber worn

washers poor and wipers worn.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 82,478 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 82,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 77,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 77,663 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 72,573 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 64,913 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 64,913 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 47,075 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 29,877 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 29,874 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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DV02 BHE is a 2002 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DV02 BHE, 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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DV02 BHE is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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