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GF52 ORG

2002 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,233 mi
Last recorded106,233 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 106,233 miles

1. Both front outer drive shaft gaiters becoming perished. 2. Nearside and offside head light images becoming poor.

Fail 11 Feb 2015 106,046 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

1. Both front outer drive shaft gaiters becoming perished. 2. Nearside and offside head light images becoming poor.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 99,010 miles

As per failure.

Fail 21 Feb 2014 98,830 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

1/ slight damage to windscreen 2/ n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Feb 2013 92,374 miles

As per failure.

Fail 22 Feb 2013 92,362 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

1. Front brake discs starting to corrode. 2. Front tyres wearing low on edges. 3. Front drive shaft gaiters starting to perish.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 85,287 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

NSR TYRE WEARING LOW

OSR TYRE CRACKING BEETWEEN TREAD

Pass 2 Feb 2011 5,954 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 75,949 miles

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 61,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs are pitting

nearside rear tyre close to the legal limit

Pass 22 Oct 2008 51,963 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 40,228 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 23,675 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 ORG is a 2002 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 ORG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GF52 ORG?

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What year was GF52 ORG registered?

GF52 ORG is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 15 November 2002.

Is GF52 ORG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF52 ORG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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