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LF52 UMM

2002 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,243 mi
Last recorded111,243 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 UMM
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 111,243 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 111,229 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 98,838 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 98,838 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 86,164 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread at 2.5mm

Pass 21 Feb 2013 81,259 miles

damage at nearside mirror

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Jan 2012 70,213 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 6 Jan 2011 59,372 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 59,373 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 47,079 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 47,079 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 36,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on inside edge

rear number plate becoming unclear

Pass 13 Dec 2007 30,190 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 25,252 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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LF52 UMM is a 2002 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LF52 UMM, 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 LF52 UMM registered?

LF52 UMM is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 17 December 2002.

Is LF52 UMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF52 UMM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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