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KN52 EVL

2002 Kia Carens

Green Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,662 mi
Last recorded65,662 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 EVL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2013 65,662 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

n/s/f suspension arm (rear) bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

n/s/r outer sill and arch corroded

o/s/f shock absorber has slight misting of oil

o/s/r outer sill and arch corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2013 65,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

OS Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2012 61,729 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 68,523 miles

Noise from NSR Wheel bearing area

Slight leak from OSF Shock absorber

Fail 2 Sep 2011 68,523 miles

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

Noise from NSR Wheel bearing area

Slight leak from OSF Shock absorber

Pass 26 Aug 2010 43,720 miles

brake fluid getting low

nsf & osf tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Aug 2009 30,375 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 27,973 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 23,826 miles

n/s/f and both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2006 19,778 miles

play in rear tie rod bushes

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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KN52 EVL is a 2002 Kia Carens in Green with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KN52 EVL, 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 KN52 EVL registered?

KN52 EVL is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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