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LV52 YUD

2002 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,589 mi
Last recorded98,589 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 YUD
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 98,589 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Jul 2014 98,589 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2013 95,958 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 93,513 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 81,109 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 75,780 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 69,873 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 69,870 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 55,146 miles

front number plate deteriorating,recommend replacement.

offside front tyre has 2-3mm tread remaining.

Fail 5 Feb 2008 55,146 miles

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

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

front number plate deteriorating,recommend replacement.

offside front tyre has 2-3mm tread remaining.

Pass 21 Nov 2006 41,441 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 41,441 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 28,836 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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LV52 YUD is a 2002 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YUD, 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 YUD registered?

LV52 YUD is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 15 November 2002.

Is LV52 YUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV52 YUD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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