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K16 OPH

2002 Kia Carens

Grey Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,089 mi
Last recorded148,089 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 OPH
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2025 148,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 145,679 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 142,852 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 139,817 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 134,870 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 130,946 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 127,208 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 121,572 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 115,708 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 110,449 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 105,086 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 98,445 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 92,161 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 86,538 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 80,736 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 73,944 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 66,902 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 59,866 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 52,175 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 44,461 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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K16 OPH is a 2002 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K16 OPH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K16 OPH registered?

K16 OPH is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is K16 OPH safe to buy?

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