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GF52 UHM

2002 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,001 mi
Last recorded90,001 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 90,001 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 81,220 miles

passenger rear door will not open from outside

Fail 28 Jan 2011 81,161 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

passenger rear door will not open from outside

Pass 10 Dec 2009 74,176 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 66,084 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 66,084 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 57,939 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 48,846 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 48,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 UHM is a 2002 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UHM, 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 UHM registered?

GF52 UHM is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is GF52 UHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF52 UHM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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