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GD51 LSX

2002 Kia Carens

Beige Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

195,102 mi
Last recorded195,102 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 LSX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 195,102 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 16 May 2016 195,102 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 188,778 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 May 2014 182,983 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 6 May 2014 182,983 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 174,794 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2013 174,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 166,551 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Apr 2012 166,551 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 159,365 miles

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)

gear box oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2010 148,464 miles

both rear tyres are perishing

nearside front cv gaitor is cracking

Fail 22 Jun 2009 148,376 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2008 126,846 miles

Nearside track rod end gaiter split

Fail 5 Jun 2008 126,845 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside track rod end gaiter split

Pass 12 Jun 2007 102,236 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 101,843 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 77,373 miles

both front outer cv boots starting to perish

brake pedal rubber worn

offside side repeater starting to deteriorate

rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight ware in both front brake discs

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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GD51 LSX is a 2002 Kia Carens in Beige with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GD51 LSX, 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 GD51 LSX registered?

GD51 LSX is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 February 2002.

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