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MF52 YRU

2002 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

121,486 mi
Last recorded121,486 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 YRU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 121,486 miles

hand brake only just met requirements

n/s/f door handle stiff to operate

Pass 26 Jul 2012 115,236 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 115,236 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 114,968 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 105,899 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2011 105,899 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2011 105,874 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Cannot open n/s/r door from outside.

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2010 97,870 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 97,865 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise both front wheels appear to be damp with brake fluid but no signs of any leaks on braking system.

advise fluid leak under vehicle unsure what of further work required .

Pass 18 May 2009 86,563 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 86,319 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 73,803 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2007 62,165 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS MAY BE GETTING LOW

UNABLE TO INSPECT N/S/R SEAT BELT DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED

Fail 11 May 2007 61,904 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS MAY BE GETTING LOW

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

REAR FOOT BRAKE HAS SLIGHT IMBALANCE

UNABLE TO INSPECT N/S/R SEAT BELT DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 22 May 2006 52,509 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 51,311 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 47,869 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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MF52 YRU is a 2002 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MF52 YRU, 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 MF52 YRU registered?

MF52 YRU is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 15 November 2002.

Is MF52 YRU safe to buy?

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