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FH52 MKJ

2002 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

140,069 mi
Last recorded140,069 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 MKJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 140,069 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

coil springs corroded

front brake discs & brake pads worn

outer sills corroded

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2022 128,335 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 124,596 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 124,595 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 123,026 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 121,449 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 121,449 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 119,194 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 119,194 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 114,842 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 109,888 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 106,343 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 103,606 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 103,606 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 100,820 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 100,793 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 96,970 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 96,970 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 91,123 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 91,115 miles

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 74,606 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 74,606 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 57,274 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 51,004 miles

front brake discs worn.

offside front to rear brake pipe corroding at the rear.

signs of oil leak around oil cooler pipe joint with radiator.

Fail 1 Dec 2008 51,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake discs worn.

offside front to rear brake pipe corroding at the rear.

signs of oil leak around oil cooler pipe joint with radiator.

washer jets need adjustment

Pass 16 Oct 2007 34,374 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 33,808 miles

Main brake pipe to offside rear corroding

main brake pipe to nearside rear corroding

park brake just meets minimum requirements

Fail 2 Aug 2007 33,803 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2006 31,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 31,788 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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FH52 MKJ is a 2002 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 FH52 MKJ, 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 FH52 MKJ registered?

FH52 MKJ is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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