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HN52 UCV

2002 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,950 mi
Last recorded115,950 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 UCV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2013 115,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2013 108,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Jan 2013 108,889 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front wiper blades torn

towbar electrics insecure

Pass 14 Jan 2012 102,522 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre flat

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

Fail 14 Jan 2012 102,522 miles

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre flat

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 94,373 miles

towbar electrics insecure

Fail 29 Dec 2010 94,373 miles

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

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

towbar electrics insecure

vehicle tested in wet weather

Pass 4 Jan 2010 87,221 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

long handbrake travel

rear exhaust joint corroded

slight engine oil leaks

slight gearbox oil leaks

Fail 29 Dec 2009 87,221 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

long handbrake travel

rear exhaust joint corroded

slight engine oil leaks

slight gearbox oil leaks

Pass 8 Dec 2008 75,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Registration Plate Slightly Delaminated

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

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

Rear Wiper Split

Pass 26 Nov 2007 63,465 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 63,465 miles

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

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

front brakes slightly unbalanced

Pass 30 Nov 2006 52,629 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 52,629 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 39,835 miles

Nearside Rear 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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HN52 UCV is a 2002 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HN52 UCV, 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 HN52 UCV registered?

HN52 UCV is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 5 December 2002.

Is HN52 UCV safe to buy?

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