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FG52 FXH

2002 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,551 mi
Last recorded102,551 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 FXH
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 May 2017 102,551 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired abs wire mounting loose (3.4.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear and o/s/f tyres perished

brake reservoir level low

slight diesel leak from filter area

Pass 1 Jun 2016 97,305 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 97,064 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 89,187 miles

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

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 6 May 2015 89,041 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 16 May 2014 80,805 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 80,805 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2013 76,148 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 71,575 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 66,963 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 79,413 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 79,413 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2009 58,961 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 58,961 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 55,185 miles

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush showing signs of wear

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Pass 28 Dec 2007 42,659 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 42,659 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn

ns front tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge

os front tyre worn very close to 1.6mm on inner edge

suspect rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 31 Jan 2007 30,936 miles

small chip in windscreen zone 'a'

Pass 31 Jan 2006 18,154 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 18,154 miles

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

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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FG52 FXH is a 2002 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FG52 FXH, 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 FG52 FXH registered?

FG52 FXH is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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