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FX02 OSB

2002 Kia Carens

Beige Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,367 mi
Last recorded120,367 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 OSB
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 120,367 miles

Both front outer C.V boots deteriated but not leaking grease

Power steering fluid low level

Rear Exhaust mounting bracket broken, exhaust adequately supported

Pass 27 Feb 2015 111,169 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 96,840 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 96,840 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

customer advised rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Feb 2013 72,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 72,991 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 56,720 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 46,963 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 46,963 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 35,799 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 28,414 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2008 20,313 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 20,313 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 12,649 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 9,984 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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FX02 OSB is a 2002 Kia Carens in Beige with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FX02 OSB, 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 FX02 OSB registered?

FX02 OSB is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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