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LV52 YUB

2002 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,907 mi
Last recorded138,907 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 YUB
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 138,907 miles

Both front headlamps are faded

Front windscreen is cracked below swept area

Nearside 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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 138,466 miles

Headlamps faded slightly

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 136,863 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 135,266 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 133,723 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 131,047 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 131,041 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 124,540 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 124,520 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 110,087 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 110,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 96,395 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 96,392 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 82,804 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 72,051 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 57,660 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 57,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LV52 YUB is a 2002 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LV52 YUB, 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 LV52 YUB registered?

LV52 YUB is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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