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KP52 VAA

2002 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,104 mi
Last recorded98,104 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP52 VAA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 98,104 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 7 Jul 2010 86,837 miles

n/s/r door cannot be opened from the outside

o/s/r door cannot be opened from inside or outside

Fail 30 Jun 2010 86,544 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/r door cannot be opened from the outside

o/s/r door cannot be opened from inside or outside

Pass 5 Jan 2009 71,611 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 47,246 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 30,533 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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KP52 VAA is a 2002 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 KP52 VAA, 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 KP52 VAA registered?

KP52 VAA is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 14 December 2002.

Is KP52 VAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP52 VAA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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