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GK51 UPG

2002 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,712 mi
Last recorded68,712 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 UPG
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 68,712 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 68,050 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 67,437 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 66,495 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 65,795 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 64,440 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 64,440 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 63,827 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 61,603 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 58,543 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 57,379 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 57,379 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 56,066 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 53,449 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 53,449 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 49,780 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 45,887 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 43,964 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 41,265 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 41,196 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 36,031 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 31,174 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 27,278 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 27,278 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 23,072 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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GK51 UPG is a 2002 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GK51 UPG, 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

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What year was GK51 UPG registered?

GK51 UPG is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 4 February 2002.

Is GK51 UPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK51 UPG shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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