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KN52 EVP

2002 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,097 mi
Last recorded121,097 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 EVP
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 121,097 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 101,910 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 81,830 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 81,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 61,463 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 59,954 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 599,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 51,688 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 51,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

adv front brakes have slight judder

adv nearside front tyre worn on outer side walls appears to of been run flat

adv nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

adv rear discs show signs of overheating

adv tiny crack in windscreen zone (b)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 44,399 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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KN52 EVP is a 2002 Kia Carens in Black 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 EVP, 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 KN52 EVP registered?

KN52 EVP is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is KN52 EVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN52 EVP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KN52 EVP have outstanding finance?

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