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GF52 ORC

2002 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

85,363 mi
Last recorded85,363 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 ORC
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 85,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 85,143 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking Top of engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Tie rod primary bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Tie rod primary bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 80,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 80,474 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 May 2019 77,656 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear , front section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 77,559 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear , front section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2018 75,155 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

auxillary belt pulley noisy

nearside front tyre worn on inside

nearside steering rack rubber mounting not fully secured in bracket

offside front suspension arm ball joint dust splitting slightly

offside front tyre worn smooth on inside (ADVISE REPLACEMENT)

Fail 21 May 2018 75,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

auxillary belt pulley noisy

nearside front tyre worn on inside

nearside steering rack rubber mounting not fully secured in bracket

offside front suspension arm ball joint dust splitting slightly

offside front tyre worn smooth on inside (ADVISE REPLACEMENT)

Pass 15 May 2017 72,403 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

auxillary belt pulley noisy

both rear brake discs discoloured (overheating)

corrosion on offside rear outer sill

nearside steering rack rubber mounting not fully secured in bracket

Fail 10 May 2017 72,403 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake fluid leaks (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp comes on instead (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp comes on instead (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper/hose connection (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

auxillary belt pulley noisy

both rear brake discs discoloured (overheating)

corrosion on offside rear outer sill

nearside steering rack rubber mounting not fully secured in bracket

Pass 18 May 2016 70,909 miles

both front to rear brake pipes along o/s floor pan corroded

corrosion to o/s/r end of sill & outer wheel arch

o/s/r tyre getting close to limit

oil aroung engine components & around steering rack body

play in o/s/f lower suspension arm front bush

steering rack n/s mounting rubber coming out of bracket

Fail 18 May 2016 70,908 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes along o/s floor pan corroded

corrosion to o/s/r end of sill & outer wheel arch

o/s/r tyre getting close to limit

oil aroung engine components & around steering rack body

play in o/s/f lower suspension arm front bush

steering rack n/s mounting rubber coming out of bracket

Pass 15 May 2015 66,146 miles

both outer sills corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 May 2015 66,142 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both outer sills corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly and close to minimum tread depth

offside front tyre worn on inside

Pass 7 May 2014 62,371 miles

front discs appear lipped and scored

Pass 15 May 2013 58,381 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs corrodded+lipped

power steering rack damp

unable to see brake pads clearly

Fail 13 May 2013 58,381 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs corrodded+lipped

power steering rack damp

unable to see brake pads clearly

Pass 18 Apr 2012 52,428 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2011 46,955 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

Fail 11 May 2011 46,955 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

Pass 15 May 2010 40,600 miles

advise both front tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 12 May 2010 40,600 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

advise both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 10 Dec 2009 38,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

centre seat belt stalk slightly faulty

front brake pads worn low

nearside wiper slightly dewteriorated

offside rear seat belt stalk plastic cover missing

Pass 2 Dec 2008 33,681 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 33,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

centre rear seat belt locking mechanism operation poor

offside rear seat belt locking mechanism slightly damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2007 29,265 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres perished

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Dec 2007 29,262 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres perished

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Nov 2006 23,788 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 23,784 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear number plate starting to seperate

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 ORC is a 2002 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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

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