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FN02 FXL

2002 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,554 mi
Last recorded80,554 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 FXL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 80,554 miles

n/s/f wheel arch/ bodywork wrough, jagged edges

o/s door mirror smashed

Fail 6 Sep 2012 80,554 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

n/s/f wheel arch/ bodywork wrough, jagged edges

o/s door mirror smashed

Pass 31 Aug 2011 70,891 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs very badly corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2011 70,891 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs very badly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2009 61,663 miles

exhaust corroded, front discs corroded and worn, corrosion to brake pipes, n/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 9 Oct 2009 61,663 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust corroded, front discs corroded and worn, corrosion to brake pipes, n/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Oct 2008 46,498 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 46,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Handbrake travel is high/ Slight smear from wipers/ Brake fluid level is low/ Exhausy system and mounting brackets arte corroded/ Front brake discs are worn/ Front brake pads appear to be worn low/ Near side rear tyre is cut in sidewall

Fail 5 Oct 2007 29,540 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust system generally corroding.

not able to see brake pads condition.

offside rear tyre is worn close to the tread depth indicators.

the parking brake lever is operating close to the limit of its working travel.

Pass 5 Oct 2007 29,540 miles

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

exhaust system generally corroding.

not able to see brake pads condition.

offside rear tyre is worn close to the tread depth indicators.

the parking brake lever is operating close to the limit of its working travel.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 28,037 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 22,609 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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FN02 FXL is a 2002 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FN02 FXL, 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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FN02 FXL is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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