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GK52 FTJ

2002 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,972 mi
Last recorded90,972 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 FTJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2018 90,972 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Front 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake performance not tested due to leaking caliper (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside rear window broken

offside and nearside rear tyres on legal limit and in poor condition

offside rear inner brake pad contaminated with brake fluid

Pass 11 Jan 2017 85,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WHEEL ARCH (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 81,157 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 81,157 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 75,452 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 73,303 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 71,314 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 71,314 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 68,605 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 65,925 miles

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

Rear brakes slightly uneven.

Pass 12 Nov 2009 61,638 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 58,469 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 54,555 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 50,465 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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GK52 FTJ is a 2002 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GK52 FTJ, 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 GK52 FTJ registered?

GK52 FTJ is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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