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HY02 XRL

2002 Kia Carens

Grey Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,264 mi
Last recorded103,264 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY02 XRL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 103,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

fluid staining to power steering pump

headlight lenses discoloured

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

nearside headlamp poor pattern

rear silencer support bracket broken

Fail 19 Mar 2014 103,264 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

fluid staining to power steering pump

headlight lenses discoloured

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

nearside headlamp poor pattern

rear silencer support bracket broken

Pass 8 Mar 2013 100,194 miles

child seats fitted to rear seatbelts

Fail 15 Mar 2012 96,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriorated

fuel filter corroded

n/s front tyre starting to perish

Pass 15 Mar 2012 96,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriorated

fuel filter corroded

n/s front tyre starting to perish

Pass 28 Mar 2011 91,478 miles

Exhaust heat shield rattling

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 79,416 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 79,416 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 67,680 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

front tyres stepped tread, on legal limit inside edge?

Pass 26 Mar 2009 67,680 miles

front tyres stepped tread, on legal limit inside edge?

Pass 31 Mar 2008 54,417 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 54,414 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 42,569 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 33,760 miles

offside front tyre wear to inside edge

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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HY02 XRL is a 2002 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HY02 XRL, 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 HY02 XRL registered?

HY02 XRL is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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