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GY02 PKU

2002 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,114 mi
Last recorded113,114 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 PKU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 113,114 miles

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

slight play in link rod bushes+anti roll bar bushes,drivers door handle broken off still can undo door

Fail 4 Jun 2013 113,114 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight play in link rod bushes+anti roll bar bushes,drivers door handle broken off still can undo door

Pass 31 May 2012 104,977 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2011 96,129 miles

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

brake discs wearing

brake pipes+ferrules corroding

offside front+offside rear tyres worn on edges+getting low on tread

Fail 7 Jun 2011 96,129 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

brake discs wearing

brake pipes+ferrules corroding

offside front+offside rear tyres worn on edges+getting low on tread

Pass 27 May 2010 85,311 miles

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

brake pipes corroding,brake discs wearing,offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 May 2009 74,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

suspension components corroded

Fail 20 May 2009 74,742 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

suspension components corroded,brake discs+pads wearing,both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Jun 2008 66,823 miles

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

front number plate

nsr tyre for pressure and slightly split

Pass 14 Jun 2007 58,520 miles

issued at first test

Fail 14 Jun 2007 58,520 miles

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

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

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

front number plate poor condition

Pass 16 Jun 2006 45,892 miles

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

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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GY02 PKU is a 2002 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GY02 PKU, 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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GY02 PKU is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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