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KC52 GRU

2002 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,777 mi
Last recorded74,777 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC52 GRU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 74,777 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened driver seat belt (5.2.2a)

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2015 74,774 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened driver seat belt (5.2.2a)

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

oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2014 71,052 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 71,052 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 68,766 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 66,853 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 61,427 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2010 55,077 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 43,991 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 37,733 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2008 37,729 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 31,398 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 24,778 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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KC52 GRU is a 2002 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KC52 GRU, 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

How do I check the history of KC52 GRU?

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What year was KC52 GRU registered?

KC52 GRU is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 18 December 2002.

Is KC52 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC52 GRU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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