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MF02 VUU

2002 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,930 mi
Last recorded60,930 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 VUU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 60,930 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 56,838 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 55,305 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 52,556 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing low 2.8mm

Pass 26 Jan 2012 50,755 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 50,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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Fail 27 Jan 2011 48,060 miles

Both rear brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion / Nearside rear tyre is on legal limit

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Slight chip to windscreen / Both front headlamps are starting to ecome dull / Slight oil leak to engine / Both front c.v boots are misted in greese and have age slight related cracking / Both front tyres are starting to get close to legal limit

Pass 27 Jan 2011 48,060 miles

Both rear brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion / Nearside rear tyre is on legal limit

Slight chip to windscreen / Both front headlamps are starting to ecome dull / Slight oil leak to engine / Both front c.v boots are misted in greese and have age slight related cracking / Both front tyres are starting to get close to legal limit

Pass 28 Jan 2010 45,870 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 42,883 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 42,883 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 42,789 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 39,777 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 30,122 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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MF02 VUU is a 2002 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MF02 VUU, 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 MF02 VUU registered?

MF02 VUU is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 June 2002.

Is MF02 VUU safe to buy?

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