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FM51 TYZ

2002 Kia Carens

Beige Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,136 mi
Last recorded93,136 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 TYZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 93,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 87,912 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 87,730 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 74,693 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 74,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 68,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 61,706 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 61,662 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 48,109 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 48,109 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 37,567 miles

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2006 30,325 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 30,277 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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FM51 TYZ is a 2002 Kia Carens in Beige with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FM51 TYZ, 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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FM51 TYZ is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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