MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,551 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside rear outer sill corroded
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
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush showing signs of wear
offside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread
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
small chip in windscreen zone 'a'
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of FG52 FXH?
You can check the full history of FG52 FXH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was FG52 FXH registered?
FG52 FXH is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 14 November 2002.
Is FG52 FXH safe to buy?
The MOT history for FG52 FXH shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FG52 FXH have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FG52 FXH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.