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GP51 NWA

2002 Kia Carens

Gold Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,742 mi
Last recorded85,742 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP51 NWA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2010 85,742 miles

Both CV gaiters deteriorated.

Both front brake pipes corroded.

Both rear brake pipes corroded.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside rear tyre valve perishing.

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 85,742 miles

Both CV gaiters deteriorated.

Both front brake pipes corroded.

Both rear brake pipes corroded.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Offside rear tyre valve perishing.

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 May 2009 80,183 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn and pitted.

Both rear brake pipes and both front brake pipes corroded.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both outer CV gaiters deteriorated.

oil leak at sump area.

Fail 7 May 2009 80,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front brake discs slightly worn and pitted.

Both rear brake pipes and both front brake pipes corroded.

Engine management lamp lit.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both outer CV gaiters deteriorated.

oil leak at sump area.

Pass 16 May 2008 66,980 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 May 2008 66,980 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 55,659 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 45,349 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 45,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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GP51 NWA is a 2002 Kia Carens in Gold with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GP51 NWA, 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 GP51 NWA registered?

GP51 NWA is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 20 February 2002.

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