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GK51 VAU

2002 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,796 mi
Last recorded96,796 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 VAU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 96,796 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak from the engine area

Pass 26 May 2015 84,987 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2015 84,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 72,059 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 60,310 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 50,199 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 45,562 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 40,896 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 36,068 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 32,730 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 25,539 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VAU is a 2002 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol 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 GK51 VAU, 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 GK51 VAU registered?

GK51 VAU is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is GK51 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK51 VAU 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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