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GF52 OPY

2002 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,696 mi
Last recorded64,696 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 OPY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 64,696 miles

BRAKE TEST RESULTS.... SERVICE BRAKE 64%.....PARKING BRAKE 17%

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 56,328 miles

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

cable ties securing battery

Pass 7 Feb 2013 50,286 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 42,703 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 45,703 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 41,782 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2009 37,668 miles

front number plate cracked and slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2008 32,858 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2007 27,923 miles

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 2 Dec 2006 21,943 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 15,801 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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GF52 OPY is a 2002 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GF52 OPY, 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 GF52 OPY registered?

GF52 OPY is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 21 December 2002.

Is GF52 OPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF52 OPY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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